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

New corporate and finance appointments at Japanese tyre maker’s European headquarters

TyreSafe is treading new ground as the year starts by announcing that its latest member is its first from the insurance sector.

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is celebrating its contribution to improving road safety in the UK, having reached its fifth anniversary.

As temperatures plummet across the whole of the UK, TyreSafe is urging motorists to ‘warm’ to winter weather tyres to stay safe on the roads.

As part of its well-established UK Corporate Social Responsibility programme, Ford of Britain has further demonstrated its commitment to the safety of its UK customers and other road users, by becoming the latest company to join TyreSafe.

Blackcirlces.com, the UK’s leading online tyre retailer, is the newest member of TyreSafe, in a year which has seen recruitment levels at the not-for-profit organisation reach top gear.

Growing demand for classic look Sincera tyres leads to a number of high profile cars using FALKEN's products at the NEC Classic Motor Show

New car for 2012 race campaign announcy by tyre manufacturer

Leading tyre safety organisation TyreSafe has been given a further boost with the news that Maxxis has become the latest tyre manufacturer to join its ranks.

As we enter the wettest four months of the year, motorists are being urged to check the tread depth on their tyres to ensure they stay safe on the roads.

Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four year high, according to figures obtained by TyreSafe from the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office.

To help motorists stay safe and legal when driving this winter, TyreSafe has compiled its ‘Magnificent 7’ list of tyre safety tips.

Team Falken driver Matt Carter is crowned as the winner of the 2011 British Drift Championship Super Pro class after a sixth place finish in Sunderland.

Figures released today by the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that illegal, defective and under-inflated tyres were responsible for more than 1,210 road casualties in Great Britain during 2010.

As part of October’s tyre safety month, TyreSafe has enlisted the support of the McIntyres, an animated family of crash test dummies who can be found offering some key tyre safety tips to drivers on the TyreSafe website (www.tyresafe.org).

Just days ahead of October's tyre safety monht, TyreSafe has launched a new online video showing the added safety benefits of winter weather tyres

Reverend Ray Biddiss celebrates hi fantastic Hearse for biker funerals

October’s tyre safety month is nearly upon us and garages and tyre dealers are being encouraged to support this year’s campaign by offering drivers free tyre safety checks

In preparation for this October’s tyre safety month, TyreSafe has launched its new website and visitors will find a cleaner layout, enjoy easier navigation, plus have access to a wide range of handy tyre safety hints, tips, videos and animations.

First dry weather win for Porsche 997 equipped with FALKEN tyres in ALMS

Peugeot and Citroën have demonstrated their on-going commitment to road safety by becoming the newest members of TyreSafe, taking the number of vehicle manufacturer members up to 15.

The British Horse Society, the UK’s largest equine charity, has teamed up with TyreSafe to educate both amateur and professional horse owners about the importance of correct tyre maintenance and care for their vehicles.

Families driving to their summer holiday destination this summer, either in the UK or further afield in Europe, can improve their safety on the road and cut their motoring costs with a pre-travel four wheel alignment check.

The Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA), the professional body representing fire officers in the UK, has become the newest member of TyreSafe.

TyreSafe has issued an open invitation for companies and individuals to attend its first ever quarterly communications briefing on 7th September.

With thousands of motorcyclists getting ready for the summer biking season, TyreSafe is reminding them about the importantce of bike tyre safety checks

With thousands of drivers getting ready for the great British summer getaway, TyreSafe is reminding drivers about the need to important tyre safety checks before heading off.

Nail biting final with additional run off sees Team FALKEN secure second place and the championship lead

Performance and durability of tyres contribute to record breaking run

Cumbria Constabulary has been awarded the prestigious TyreSafe outstanding achievement award for 2011 for its ‘tireless’ campaign work promoting tyre safety.

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

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is pleased to announce that York Tyre Sales has joined the group and is the first independent tyre retailer to become an associate member.

With rain showers forecast across much of the UK this coming Spring Bank Holiday weekend, TyreSafe is encouraging drivers to check the condition of their tyres before setting off on daytrips or away on a mini-break.

Fennell Tyres International, located in Kewdale, Western Australia has announced the release of their new website www.fennelltyres.com.au.

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, has reaffirmed its commitment to improving road safety by pledging its support for the UN’s decade of Action for Road Safety.

Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., launches its Tyre Industry India Report 2011 covering one of the emerging markets in India with strong growth prospects . It is a part of Netscribes’ Automobile Series reports.

Latest news from inaugural Indian tyre exhibition

MRF Limited, India’s largest tyre company, released the MRF ZSLK series tyres across the country today.

With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and additional expense.

As April’s bike tyre safety month continues, TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is highlighting the high price that motorcyclists continue to pay for not looking after their tyres properly.

TyreSafe has issued an update to its popular caravan tyre safety leaflet giving revised axle load and tyre inflation pressure tables for caravan owners.

Motorcyclists who fail to check their tyres after leaving their bikes in storage over winter could pay a heavy price. That’s the stark warning from TyreSafe as April’s bike tyre safety month gets underway.

New research from the company behind the MyVoucherCodes money saving Smartphone application has revealed that two fifths of Britons are currently driving with illegal tyres;with the majority blaming the ‘expense’ of new tyres as the main reason.

AIR-serv, one of the world’s leading suppliers of ancillary forecourt equipment, has joined TyreSafe following the group’s first ever industry roadshow.

Infinity Tyres has become the latest tyre manufacturer to demonstrate its commitment to tyre safety by becoming TyreSafe’s newest member.

Tyre retailers and bike dealerships are being urged to take part in April’s Bike Tyre Safety Month and help keep riders safe and legal on the roads this spring.

TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation, is calling for the public to enter its online competition and be in with a chance to win £50 of iTunes vouchers by taking part in the name game.

As local authorities set about repairing the UK’s pothole damaged roads with an extra £100m of government investment, motorists are being urged not to take ‘potluck’ with their wheel alignment.

Avon Tyres is now celebrating 100 years in the motorcycle tyre manufacturing business. This UK based company has been developing and designing motorcycle tyres since 1911 and are market leaders in their industry in the UK.