Motorhome Tyres and your Safety

Christine Joyce | 16 February 2011 | 3,193 views

Tyres are the only part of the caravan which are in contact with the road surface. Safety in acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all rely on the tyres’ relatively small contact area with the road surface. In addition, tyres also play a fundamental role in the suspension systems of caravans.  

Road Safety article by Chrystalla Charalambidou

Nicholas Standage | 16 February 2011 | 2,032 views

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Stay Safe this Winter - Winter Weather Tyres

Christine Joyce | 15 February 2011 | 3,350 views

Most drivers know that snow and ice can dramatically affect their safety on the road. Steering, acceleration and braking are more difficult as normal tyres have less grip in these conditions. However, it is not just these extreme wintry conditions which can reduce your safety on the road. Even cold, damp roads can dramatically affect the performance of tyres, leading to an increased accident risk..  

TyreSafe iphone App - Download Today

Christine Joyce | 15 February 2011 | 3,638 views

iPhone users can now be sure of inflating their car tyres to the correct pressure following the launch of the free TyreSafe iPhone app. Users simply input their vehicle registration details and the app provides the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure settings in both psi and bar.  

Watch TyreSafe's 2010 Tyre Safety Month Campaign

Christine Joyce | 15 February 2011 | 3,387 views

As the driver of a vehicle, you are responsible for ensuring its tyres are legal and in a roadworthy state. Failure to comply with the legal minimum standards can result in fines of up to £2,500 and three penalty points – for each illegal tyre. This could cost your licence or even your life.   UK law requires car tyres to have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread across the central three quarters of the tyre around its entire circumference. If this sounds complicated then all you need to do is take the 20p test.