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James Deane in his new Mazda RX-7 snatches the podium position in first round of the Irish Drifting Championship at Mondello Motorsport Park.

Offenbach, March XX 2013. Falken is backing young talent in motorsport through a new sponsorship and support scheme that will enable drivers access to subsidised and free tyres.

Japanese tyre maker blends proven driver line up, upgraded 997 and new tyres for GT campaign

In a bid to improve the standards of part worn tyres being sold in the UK, TyreSafe will be hosting its first ever webinar on Monday 25th February.

ŠKODA Citigo now also comes factory-equipped with Sincera SN831A ECORUN tyres from Falken

BMTR, Birmingham’s oldest established tyre distributor, based in Perry Barr, has achieved the highest Platinum status for a record second year running in the industry leading Pirelli Performance Centre [PPC] audit.

Matthew Smith to lead UK and Ireland operations for Japanese tyre maker

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option

Falken Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre - UK deliveries from September in time for start of cold weather

Drivers for both Falken-equipped Porsches confirmed for this year’s Nürburgring 24 Hour Race

Consistent pace over varying conditions leads successful Porsche race team to switch to Falken

FK453CC’s innovative construction and novel tread pattern offers better high speed stability, feel and lower noise levels for performance SUVs

Reverend Ray Biddiss celebrates hi fantastic Hearse for biker funerals

Eric Robert of Pellon Tyre Halifax has completed 40 happy years in his beloved tyre industry, and looks forward to the next 10.

The new EUROALL SEASON AS200 is a multi-talented tyre for use 365 days a year.

After one of the longest and coldest winters in recent memory, the UK’s 650,000 touring caravan and motorhome owners are being reminded about the importance of checking their vehicle’s tyres before hitting the roads this spring.

James Deane in his new Mazda RX-7 snatches the podium position in first round of the Irish Drifting Championship at Mondello Motorsport Park.

Motorcyclists fitting new tyres to their bikes this spring should ride with extra care for the first 100 miles to avoid any potential hazardous slip ups.

British Superbike team Milwaukee Yamaha is getting behind the latest campaign by road safety group TyreSafe, in a bid to help riders get the maximum performance from their machines this spring.

What is creditable and perhaps a unique record is that MRF Car Radials rank highest for the 10th time in the last 13 years.

Bikers looking to make the most of their rides this spring are being encouraged to make a ‘PACT’ with their tyres.

TyreSafe’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the risks associated with fitting part-worn tyres have been given a further boost with support from the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA).

Offenbach, March XX 2013. Falken is backing young talent in motorsport through a new sponsorship and support scheme that will enable drivers access to subsidised and free tyres.

Tyre management software provider CAM Systems is joining TyreSafe as its latest member to help further reduce the number of tyre related road deaths and accidents.

Japanese tyre maker blends proven driver line up, upgraded 997 and new tyres for GT campaign

Driver’s north of the border will now have even greater access to a wide range of tyre safety advice and information after McConechy’s Tyre Services has become the latest tyre retailer to join the safety organisation TyreSafe.

Trading Standards Officers around the country are set to step up their efforts to investigate the sale of illegal and dangerous part worn tyres following a webinar on the subject hosted by TyreSafe.

With the feeling of spring in the air, TyreSafe is urging tyre retailers, bike dealerships and other road safety professionals to get ready for the return of its ‘PACT’ campaign, designed to help bikers stay safe on the road in the months ahead.

Falken’s summer tyre recommended by leading German automobile organisations

The current ‘pothole epidemic’ blighting the UK’s roads is not only causing added financial burden for drivers and councils, but it is also in danger of leading to a rise in the number of tyre related road casualties.

TyreSafe is starting 2013 as it means to go on, with the addition of a new member.

In a bid to improve the standards of part worn tyres being sold in the UK, TyreSafe will be hosting its first ever webinar on Monday 25th February.

TyreSafe is advising motorists to make tyre safety a higher priority than ever with weather data suggesting that the frequency of extreme rainfall in the UK may be increasing.

ŠKODA Citigo now also comes factory-equipped with Sincera SN831A ECORUN tyres from Falken

As the UK prepares for the festive period, traditionally one of the busiest times of the year on the roads, TyreSafe is reminding drivers about the importance of checking their tyres.

TyreSafe’s annual tyre safety campaign in October has reached new levels of industry participation helping to make the UK’s roads safer as winter takes hold.

Consumers can access online tyre label configurator to get the data for each specific Falken tyre

Tyre retailer Merityre Specialists Ltd, which has 22 branches across southern England, has added again to its expanding portfolio, but this time it’s by becoming the latest member of TyreSafe.

BMTR, Birmingham’s oldest established tyre distributor, based in Perry Barr, has achieved the highest Platinum status for a record second year running in the industry leading Pirelli Performance Centre [PPC] audit.

Fit Winter Tyres And Store Your Spares For Free With Dainton Self Storage

As the winter nights draw in, TyreSafe is reminding drivers that it’s not just their clocks that may need changing this weekend. Now is also the ideal time to check if their tyres are legal and safe.

With the nights quickly drawing in, TyreSafe is encouraging motorists to consider fitting winter tyres, which are the safest option when the temperature drops below seven degrees celsius.

A road show helping to keep drivers safe and legal this winter by giving shoppers the chance to have their tyres checked for free is visiting supermarkets across Cornwall.

Specific version of new HS449 winter tyre developed in record time to offer improved safety in cold weather driving.

As tyre safety month gets into full swing, roadside checks conducted by Cumbria Constabulary last weekend (6th and 7th October) have highlighted the dangerous condition of tyres that some drivers continue to drive on.

A record number of garages and tyre retailers in the region are showing their support for October’s tyre safety month, which is organised by not-for-profit organisation TyreSafe, by offering free tyre safety checks to motorists.

Team Falken secures Guinness World Record and victory in British Drift Championship

In stark contrast to a steady decline in recent years, the number of people killed or seriously injured in a tyre related accident increased sharply in 2011 according to figures released by the Department for Transport.

TyreSafe has launched a potentially life-saving pledge on its Facebook page - www.facebook.com/tyresafeuk - that is designed to help keep drivers safe on the roads this winter.

Matthew Smith to lead UK and Ireland operations for Japanese tyre maker

Apollo Tyres has joined the elite league of global tyre manufacturers by becoming a member of TyreSafe.

With strong tyre performance and experience culled from last year’s victory, Team Falken enabled history to repeat itself by once again taking the American Le Mans Series GT class win on the streets of Baltimore.

All new FK453 delivers improved grip and lower noise levels as well as a ‘Y’ speed rating option

Businesses and company car drivers needing a one-stop shop for everything relating to fleet tyre safety can now log onto a new dedicated section on TyreSafe’s website at www.tyresafe.org.

Just weeks before the start of this October’s tyre safety month, the campaign has received a further boost with the news that Staffordshire Safer Roads Partnership is to become an official supporter of TyreSafe.

TyreSafe has launched a new film for businesses explaining how they can significantly reduce their fuel bills and ensure safer driving by correctly maintaining the tyres on their fleet vehicles.

Rubber prices have crashed on account of Eurozone debt crisis, falling industry demand and rise in production in major growing countries. The weakness may extend to 2013 as increased economic growth is vital to create demand for the commodity

Falken Eurowinter HS449 winter tyre - UK deliveries from September in time for start of cold weather

Point S, one of Europe’s leading independent tyre dealer networks, has become the latest full member of the tyre safety campaign group TyreSafe

A motorist paralysed in a horrific car accident when driving on part worn tyres is hoping his story will urge other drivers to think twice about which tyres they choose.

TyreSafe’s next industry briefing will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 19th September at the Ardencote Manor Hotel in Warwickshire.

Independent wheel and tyre data provider, DriveRight, has become TyreSafe’s newest member and helps broaden the range of its supporters further.

TyreSafe has demonstrated its own ‘pulling power’ by announcing that its newest member is wheel and tyre supplier Wheel Solutions Ltd (WSL) which specialises in the caravan, trailer and agricultural sectors among others.

The number of motorists driving with defective tyres remains at a very dangerous and worrying level, warns TyreSafe, following figures recently released by the Ministry of Justice.