TyreSafe

19/06/2026

Long before the opening match begins, World Cup host nations spend years preparing.

From transport networks to stadiums and infrastructure, every detail is carefully planned to ensure everything runs smoothly.

While your next journey may not require years of preparation, your tyres still deserve a few moments of attention before you leave.

Just a 5-minute tyre check is all it takes.

19/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW? At 70mph, worn tyres have 7x more effect on total stopping distance in wet weather than drinking alcohol. When roads are wet, tread depth plays a crucial role in how quickly your vehicle can stop. Making sure your tyres have sufficient tread is one of the most important checks you can make for your safety.

18/06/2026

Tyres are not the place to take unnecessary chances. If you are considering part-worn tyres, make sure they are legal, thoroughly inspected and supplied by a reputable retailer. Confidence in your tyres means confidence every time you drive.

17/06/2026

DID YOU KNOW £1 billion worth of fuel is wasted in the UK annually due to underinflated tyres? This accounts for more than 50% of the tyres on the road and doesn’t even consider excessive wear and the premature requirement to replace them. Checking your tyre pressures regularly is a simple way to reduce waste and improve fuel efficiency.

17/06/2026

The spare tyre is the quiet hero of the boot. It sits out of sight and is easy to forget until the moment you need it most. Make sure it is correctly inflated and in good condition, so it is ready to get you moving again when the unexpected happens.

17/06/2026

World Cup managers spend countless hours selecting the right squad.

Every player has an important role to play and success depends on the whole team performing together.

Your vehicle is no different. Every tyre plays a vital role in helping keep you moving safely and efficiently.

Before your next journey, don't just check one tyre. Check all four before every journey.

17/06/2026

It's England's first game of the World Cup tonight.

The team news will be analysed. The starting line up debated. Thomas Tuchel's tactics dissected by millions of managers who just happen to be watching from their sofas.

And, for a few hours tonight, the country will dare to dream.

If you're heading out to watch the match with family and friends, don't forget your own pre-match ritual.

Check your tyres.

Air Pressure. Condition. Tread.

Because the only surprises we want tonight are on the pitch.

Come on England. ⚽🛞🏆

16/06/2026

When it comes to commercial vehicle tyres, it's not just tread depth that matters. Tyre age matters too.

Ageing tyres can compromise safety long before they become illegal, increasing the risk of vehicle downtime, costly fines, prohibitions and disruption to operations.

With legislation now limiting the age of tyres used on certain commercial vehicles, understanding and monitoring tyre age is essential for compliance, efficiency and, most importantly, safer journeys.

Because safe fleets start with safe tyres.

Tyre condition is widely recognised as a critical factor in commercial vehicle safety, yet one aspect that is often overlooked is tyre ageing. Fleet operators typically monitor tread wear and inflation pressures closely, but tyres can deteriorate structurally long before they reach their minimum tread depth.

For operators of heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches, tyre ageing is increasingly important. Not only does it influence vehicle safety, reliability and operating costs, but it is also now subject to specific UK legislation limiting the age of tyres used on certain commercial vehicles.

Understanding how tyres age, what accelerates the process and how fleets can monitor tyre condition is therefore essential for both compliance and operational efficiency.

Modern commercial vehicle tyres are complex engineered products made from rubber compounds reinforced with steel belts and textile materials, combined with oils, plasticisers and chemical additives designed to maintain flexibility and durability. Despite these advances, tyre materials naturally degrade over time through chemical and environmental processes.

16/06/2026

Looking back at last week's TyreSafe Awards, this was a recognition that truly reflected the power of partnership.

The Outstanding Achievement Award celebrates sustained excellence, leadership and a commitment to creating safer roads through collaboration, and Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership exemplifies exactly that.

The judges praised the partnership's exceptional, strategic leadership in coordinating multi-agency road safety initiatives across the region. By bringing together local authorities, emergency services and key enforcement bodies under a unified vision, they have successfully embedded the Safe System approach into local communities and delivered measurable safety outcomes.

Perhaps most importantly, their work has set a clear and replicable standard for regional road safety collaboration across the UK, demonstrating what can be achieved when organisations work together with a shared purpose.

Congratulations once again to everyone involved with Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership. This was an outstanding and richly deserved recognition.

We’re proud to share that the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has received the Outstanding Achievement Award (sponsored by Micheldever Tyre Services) at the TyreSafe Admin Awards 2026.

This award recognises sustained excellence, strong leadership and a shared commitment to making our roads safer. Through close collaboration between Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Police and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, the partnership has successfully embedded the Safe System approach and delivered measurable improvements for our communities.

As Chair of the Partnership, Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Philip Seccombe said:
“This award reflects sustained, strategic leadership and the strength of our shared commitment to safer roads. By working together, we have delivered real, measurable improvements for our communities. My thanks to everyone involved,this recognition belongs to all our partners.”

This achievement highlights Warwickshire’s growing reputation as a leader in road safety and showcases what can be achieved through strong partnership working.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic and well-deserved recognition. To read more about the work we are doing in this area, please visit:

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership Wins National Outstanding Achievement Award at the Tyre Safe Awards | Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership

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