Earlier this week in Levenshulme, South Manchester, saw a widespread traffic disruption as a tyre recycling depot caught on fire. Police believe this may have been started by arsonists. The tyre factory saw a huge fire which is said to have destroyed hundreds of tyres, taking over 40 fire-fighters using specialist equipment to tackle the flames. As the tyres slowly ... [ Read: South Manchester Tyre fire ]
It has been reported that the 57 year old director of Robin Hood Environmental Ltd pleaded guilty to three charges, which related to the illegal dumping, keeping, and shredding of tyres. In court, he received a two year conditional discharge and has been ordered to pay £1,500. Robin Hood Environmental Ltd owned and operated a waste disposal site at ... [ Read: Court sentence for illegal tyre disposal ]
Now that Pirelli have settled into the role of the official tyre supplier for Formula One, with tyre testing already beginning for the new F1 season, it appears they have withdrawn from the World Rally Championships with their three-year contract ending after the 2010 season. Interestingly this doesn’t appear to be a strategic decision to pull out of WRC ... [ Read: Pirelli in and out of Motorsport as Tyre Supplier ]
The tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has revealed that their tyre prices are set to rise in Europe. The consumer, speciality, and commercial tyres are set to rise from October 2010 by 3% to 6%. We recently covered the procurement process of natural rubber and talked about how the increase in the prices for raw materials may drive up tyre ... [ Read: Bridgestone tyre price rises in Europe ]
This weekend saw intense competition at the Formula One track as the title run-in looms. However, the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium brought an added twist due to the ever changing weather conditions. The race started on dry tyres but rain was predicted within minutes. The problem F1 drivers face is that it is absolutely crucial to be on ... [ Read: What is the difference between Dry Tyres and Wet Tyres? ]
After the success of last year’s campaign, TyreSafe will focus on highlighting how easy it is to check the tyre tread depth for families. This can be done with relative ease and little expense, in fact just 20p is all that is needed. TyreSafe are looking to provide materials to the trade which include posters, leaflets, website banners, and ... [ Read: Tyre Safety Month Materials Available ]
Research carried out by Michelin revealed that drivers in the UK are letting tyre pressure affect them money-wise. We have previously talked about saving fuel with correctly inflated tyres but the recent figures released show that more than 370 million litres of fuel are being wasted each year. Fuel costs money, which means UK drivers are said to ... [ Read: Research into effects of under-inflated tyres ]
After Bridgestone announced it was to withdraw as the sport’s sole tyre supplier in November 2009, several tyre manufacturers entered the fray. It was recently confirmed that Pirelli were to be the sole F1 tyre supplier for the 2011 season and they are now set to begin tyre testing at Mugello, in preparation for the new season. Tyre Testing, ... [ Read: Pirelli begin tyre testing for new F1 season ]
After our recent article on the safety risks of old tyres it is only fitting we look at the recycling of tyres. At the Tyre Blog, whilst browsing around, we came across a few examples of recycled tyres but in an artistic manner. Number 1: Tire sculpture: Sculpture outside offices in Antwerp of yes, a urinating dog, made of tires. ... [ Read: Recycling Tyres in an Artistic Environmently Friendly Way ]
Why Aren’t Winter Snow Tyres Used in the UK? - In Britain, we generally see a limited amount of snow in the winter. However, over the past two years we have seen extreme snowy conditions which has led to calls for more use of winter tyres, also referred to as snow tyres. Winter ‘Snow’ Tyres in the UK A big question remains; why don’t we use suitable tyres for the ...
Growth Predicted in Saudi Tyre Market - The Saudi tyre market is easily the largest in the Middle East, with over 13million tyres and tubes being imported on an annual basis. Recent statistics provided by the US Commercial Service’s Saudi Arabia: Automotive Tire Industry shows that the good times are set to continue in the future, with a yearly growth of 12 per cent predicted ...
Aquaplaning – What You Need to Know? - Rainy weather and wet roads are something that is inevitable. Unfortunately when there is excess water on the roads the risk of Aquaplaning increases dramatically. However, we cannot let the weather determine whether or not we drive. This is why you should safeguard yourselves against the weather and make driving in the wet a safe and pleasurable experience? Aquaplaning ...
