There is a reason why cars have at least four tyres. Jeremy Clarkson demonstrated this during a recent Top Gear programme as he repeatedly flipped a Robin Reliant – one of the most famous and longest production of a 3-wheeler. The smallest production 3-wheeler was the Peel P50 manufactured in the Isle of Man. It was 54 inches (1,372 ... [ Read: 3 Wheelers: Driving on three wheels ]
Most caravan owners use only use their caravan during the warmer months, meaning that it’s often left on the driveway or in a garage for long periods at a time. TyreSafe, a non commercial organisation setup to warn drivers of the dangers of worn tyres, is advising all caravan users to check their tyres before heading off on ... [ Read: Caravan tyre safety often overlooked ]
Tyre safety is a major concern for tyre suppliers and car owners, not only to ensure they meet the minimum legal standards but to also think about tyre recycling. The UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, TyreSafe, has announced they are to support the tyre industry’s Responsible Recycler Scheme (RRS). “The Responsible Recycler Scheme is of significant importance to the ... [ Read: TyreSafe support Responsible Recycling Scheme ]
If you’re a car enthusiast, or even a lazy TV watcher, you may have seen the first episode of the new Top Gear series on BBC2. As ever, the Top Gear team managed to conjure up a crazy task which involved taking a previously used Toyota Hilux pickup truck – similar to the one they used in the ... [ Read: Off road driving on water cooled deflated tyres ]
A pivitol area of motor racing is the issue of tyre degradation. In all forms of motorsport, heavy tyre development is undertaken by manufactures to design a tyre that will grip the road in various conditions whilst not suffering from high tyre wear and degradation. Tyres are pushed to the edge by racing teams and drivers as they ... [ Read: Tyre degradation provides exciting F1 Race ]
The tyre supplier for next year is yet to be decided but it apparent that the Italian brand Pirelli are the most likely to succeed Bridgestone as the official tyre supplier. Whilst there has been no official communication, it is believed that the contracts have already been signed. Italy’s Autoprint claimed that the 12 current teams (FOTA) signed ... [ Read: Pirelli rumoured as Formula 1 tyre supplier ]
Once again, tyre safety has been brought to the fore by a very serious incident which thankfully ended well in this case. One Show presenter and stand-up comedian Jason Manford was left feeling very lucky, after he managed to walk away unscathed from a double tyre blow out on the M6 motorway. Jason was travelling to a gig ... [ Read: Surviving a tyre blow out on the motorway ]
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 ...
