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  Bridgestone Turanza ER300 Ecopia wins top Auto Bild recommendation - 24.8.10Auto Bild has awarded the top ranking "very recommendable" rating to bridgestone's Turanza ER300 Ecopia tyre. view more...
Value Tyres offers exclusive discounts to VW & Audi drivers - 18.8.10Value Tyres have teamed up with Tyre Price Advisor to offer exclusive tyre discounts to Volkswagen and Audi drivers. view more
Bridgestone Battlax vote best by Bike magazine - 12.8.10Bike magazine have voted Bridgestone's Battlax BT-023 tyre as "the best sports-touring all-rounder". view more...
Trackspeed Racing Team choose Avon - 9.8.10The leading British GT team Trackspeed Racing has said it will fit Avon Tyres to their Porsche 911 GT3 RSR at this year’s Spa 24 hour race which takes places on 31 July – 1 August. view more...
Bridgestone donate tyres to Mercy Ships - 5.8.10Bridgestone have once again donated tyres to Mercy Ships, who are an international charity that delivers “hope and healing” to the world’s forgotten poor. view more...
Bridgestone donate tyres to Mercy Ships - 5.8.10Bridgestone have once again donated tyres to Mercy Ships, who are an international charity that delivers “hope and healing” to the world’s forgotten poor. view more...
Value Tyres on Facebook - 4.8.10Why not visit our Facebook page?
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Value Tyres launches News service - 4.8.10Latest industry figures show that the number of people buying their tyres online is on the rise, currently only around 2% of all purchases are made online. view more...
Bridgestone Eco Rally Shock Figures - 3.8.10In a recent online poll commissioned by the 2010 Bridgestone Eco Rally it’s become clear that people in the UK are dubious about the cars of the future. view more...
Pirelli confirmed as exclusive F1 tyre supplier - 2.8.10The Italian company Pirelli, have announced that they will supply all of the Formula One teams from 2011 – 2013 with six types of tyre: 4 for dry weather, 1 for rain and 1 intermediate tyre. view more...
Aston Martin Select Bridgestone Tyre for the new Rapide - 27.7.10Aston Martin have chosen Bridgestone as their tyre partner for their first four door sports car, the Rapide.
The Potenza S001 was proposed by Bridgestone due to the tyre's response and precision view more...
Continental tyres aware winning performance has again been recognised when they were awarded the top spot in the 2010 evo tyre test for their ultra high performance tyre, the ContiSportContact3. This comes a month after picking up an award by Auto Express’s product honours. see more
Grand Prix Prize Draw Winner - 20.7.10Congratulations to our winner; Mr Collis from Bedfordshire, who is over the moon to have won two 3 day Grandstand tickets to the British Grand Prix being held at Silverstone on 9th, 10th and 11th of July.
Mr Collis who was chosen at random from hundreds of entries, has told us that he is very much looking forward to attending this historic event with his son. The new circuit layout should provide our winner with 3 thrilling and action packed days as we reach midpoint in the Grand Prix Calendar. As the Silverstone Grand Prix is the highlight in the British racing calendar, we are sure that it will prove to be a very enjoyable experience.
We had a great response to our Prize Draw so thank you to everyone who entered and Good Luck in our future draws.
Value Tyres is an independent online retailer where you can purchase low cost, high quality tyres and they arrange for them to be fitted at a fitting centre local to you. To find out more about Value Tyres and future Prize Draws, please follow this link
How are tyres made? - 20.7.10We've been asked by many of our customers to show how tyres are acutally made.
Our friends at Continental have put together this great animation that shows how tyres are manufactured and what goes into that process.
To watch the animation, click on the above link.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact us and we'll do our best to help.
Safety First for Caravan Tyres - 10.6.10As the peak camping season approaches, TyreSafe - the UK's leading tyre safety organisation - is running a caravan tyre safety campaign throughout the month of June. more...
Drivers taking dangerous risks with part worn tyres - 7.6.10According to TyreSafe, the UK's leading tyre safety group, the number of tyre related deaths and accidents on the UK’s roads could be set to rise after new research has revealed that more than one in ten drivers is more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago. more...
Bridgestone to sponsor 2010 Eco Rally - 12.5.10Bridgestone has announced that it will be sponsoring the 2010 Eco Rally taking place on Wednesday 7th July 2010. more....
Audi Chooses Bridgestone Potenza S001 for new RS 5 - 11.5.10Audi have chosen the Bridgestone Potenza S001 as the factory fit option for their new Audi RS 5. more...
Getting the most from your tyres - 15.2.10Keep the Pressure Up
The right tyre inflation pressure for your car can be found in the car manufacturer's handbook. Most tyre manufactures also supply correct pressure and fitment details for their tyres. Tyre pressures relate to loads, speeds and vehicle handling and the right tyre pressure is vital for even braking, maximum grip and good tyre life.
Inflation pressure should be checked at least once a fortnight when the tyre is cold since there is an increase in pressure when the tyre has warmed up after being run. A reliable pressure gauge should always be used.
It is dangerous to re-inflate a tyre which has been run flat or seriously under-inflated and such tyres should be removed and inspected by a tyre specialist.
We've many more tips and helpful advice on our Tyres FAQ's page if you'd like to know more
Get a raincheck with Bridgestone - 2.2.10With our winters getting wetter Bridgestone, the world’s number one tyre company, are asking us to be extra careful when it comes to checking our tyres.
As the only point of contact with the road, your tyres are imperative for your safety, performing vital functions such as: providing grip for braking and acceleration; maintaining steering and directional control; supporting the weight of the vehicle and acting as a shock absorber for vibrations from the road.
Tyres that are not well maintained will impair your vehicles performance, risking your safety and the safety of your passengers, as well as other road users. So, for complete peace of mind why not call Value Tyres to discuss your tyre requirements.
Remember: if you need replacements you can always talk to your nearest centre about Bridgestone and discover why they’re number one.
Free Accident Aftercare for our customers - 2.2.10We are pleased to annouce that we are now able to offer all of our customers free accident aftercare for you and your family. You can register for our free membership and find out more information by clicking the link below
Join for free today
Benefits include:
(a) Even if the accident is entirely your fault, membership entitles you to:
•Our 24-hour helpline to call first after an accident
•24-hour vehicle recovery from anywhere in the UK
•Free expert advice
(b) If the accident is not entirely your fault, membership entitles you to:
•Our 24-hour helpline to call first after an accident
•24-hour vehicle recovery from anywhere in the UK
•Your vehicle fully repaired locally without claiming on your insurance
•Your vehicle replaced on a like-for-like basis, delivered to your door
•All the administration handled for you by our specialist team
•Your accident reported to your insurers for you by our specialist insurance-liaison team
•Your financial losses and any other uninsured losses recovered for you
•Our expert legal support at your disposal whenever you want it
•We will keep you fully updated and informed from start to finish
That's not all, though. Your free membership also entitles you to enjoy our wonderfully simple process that takes away all the hassles you would normally have in the aftermath of an accident because our experienced and highly trained specialist teams are there to take care of it all for you while keeping you informed.
You've nothing to lose so why not become a member today.
Winter driving Tips - 2.2.10* Check all tyres for condition, pressure and depth. At least 3mm of tread is recommended for winter motoring.
* Don't reduce tyre pressures to get more grip - it doesn't work and reduces stability
* Check you have a working jack and wheel brace and that you know how to change a wheel if necessary.
* Consider changing to winter or all season tyres - these have higher silicone content in the tread which prevents it hardening at lower temperatures.
* In extreme conditions, carry a spade, blanket and flask of hot drink in case of an emergency.
*Above all drive as road conditions dictate, don't take risks and stay safe this winter.
Driving snow blinded? - 2.2.10One in three motorists admits they will drive this winter without being able to see out of their windscreen properly according to research by Continental Tyres.
This will mean six million close calls on our roads this winter, as nearly two million drivers were close to crashing at least three times in the last year because their windscreen wasn’t clear before setting off.
Researchers found most motorists think they are 'in too much of a rush' to fully defrost their windows and mirrors before heading off to work. It also emerged men are far worse than women at pulling off the driveway while peering through a tiny spot of clear glass at the road ahead.
Tim Bailey, safety expert at Continental Tyres, which polled 4,000 drivers said: ''Preparation is key when setting out in your car, especially during the winter months. It is essential to be able to see and be seen.
"An astonishing 52% of people know it is wrong to drive without a fully clear windscreen but fail to do anything about it.
"Stopping distances are affected by weather and road conditions and people are six times more likely to have an accident during the winter months. Check your lights, ensure your windscreen and windows are clear, that your brakes are in good condition, your tyres have a minimum of 3mm of tread and increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front."
It also emerged that four out of ten motorists don't bother cleaning mirrors or rear windows before setting off in the winter. And such is the lack of preparation that one in five have reported to using a credit card to clear the windscreen of ice.
Seven out of ten never check tyre tread depth and fail to ensure tyres are roadworthy, and one in two never put anti-freeze in radiators. Four out of ten don't check windscreen washer bottle levels and a similar figure don't bother to check whether their wipers are working properly. A quarter don't even check if their lights are working.
Eight in 10 see other motorists on their daily commute who have been too lazy to clear their windscreen, an average of four cars every frosty morning.
The study also found one in four drivers admit they are often half asleep when they get behind the wheel in the morning. And they take at least four minutes to properly wake up after getting behind the wheel. If they are travelling at 30mph this means they will have travelled two miles before they feel awake. Almost four out of ten said they found it harder to stay alert during the winter.
One in five are under the wrong assumption that you’re supposed to drive ‘out of’ a skid when slipping on ice.
Tim Bailey continued: "When the temperature drops below 7oC, cold weather tyres which have tread patterns and compounds designed for wintry roads are certainly worth considering. They improve stopping distances in icy, wet and any snowy conditions we might experience in the coming months. Again, it’s all about being prepared so that you are safe in all eventualities this winter."
Cold Weather Tyre Benefits will outlast the snow... - 2.2.10In the middle of the UK’s coldest winter for 30 years, industry association Tyresafe and tyre manufacturers and traders alike are pointing to the lasting benefits of driving on specialist cold weather tyres. The clear advice is that drivers who took the precaution of fitting cold weather tyres to their vehicle last autumn will continue to benefit from safer driving long after the current snow melts away.
With more natural rubber in the tyre tread compound than standard ‘summer tyres’, they provide significantly shorter stopping distances in cold (under seven degrees celcius), wet and icy conditions.
“There is a misconception that cold weather tyres are not appropriate for drivers in the UK,” explains Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Cold weather tyres provide much better grip in both wet and dry conditions when the temperature falls below seven degrees, so they offer extra safety typically from October through to March.
These tyres also have different tread patterns from ‘summer’ tyres making them more able to cope with snowy conditions. Those drivers who have chosen cold weather tyres will continue to benefit long after the current snow falls melt away.”
Value Tyres stock a range of cold weather tyres, please contact us for more information.
TyreSafe Survey reveals safety issues with company car drivers - 26.10.09A survey conducted by TyreSafe has highlighted the UK motoring public’s unwillingness to regularly check tyre tread depth. The organisation probed a sample group of 1,552 company car drivers from across the UK and was astounded to find 25% had never (ever) checked the depth of their vehicle’s tyre tread.
A further 41% had not thought their own safety and that of others sufficient reason to kneel down and take a look under the wheel arches during the last six months. Yet, notes TyreSafe, responsibility for tyre safety on fleet vehicles is the responsibility of both companies and employees, and those not making the necessary checks face fines and other penalties.
To simplify the task of checking tyre tread, many companies are being encouraged to promote TyreSafe’s ‘lifesaver in your pocket’ initiative – which encourages simple monthly checks using a 20p coin – to their employees.
20p could save your life. - 1.10.09October is Tyre Safety Month and we'd like to urge you to watch the video below which shows just how much difference driving with illegal tyres can make.
To view this short video click here and press play in the right hand corner of the screen that opens.
Don't forget a 20p piece could be the difference between legal and illegal tyres.
Value Tyres are now on Twitter - 2.9.09We've just added ourselves to Twitter where we'll keep you up to date with the latest offers and industry news so why not follow us
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Tyre Safety Month this October - 2.9.09Tyre Safe are gearing up for the Tyre Safety Month which takes place during October.
The Tyre safety group are promoting their annual campaign to raise awareness of the importance of driving on safe, legal tyres.
The legal minimum depth for tyres is 1.6mm and many motorists may not realise that they are putting their safety at risk by not replacing tyres when the tread falls below this.
Drivers are risking being fined, points on their licence along with their own and their passengers safety by driving with unsafe tyres on their cars.
The only contact with the road is through your tyres and if they are not legal this causes braking distances to increase substantially on wet roads which may result in serious or even fatal accidents.
With the cold season fast approaching, don't delay checking and renewing your tyres as soon as needed.
Congratulations to Our Competition Winner - 20.8.09Well done to Miss Hoal who won £100 of shopping vouchers after entering our competion run in conjunction with People Value, the staff reward specialists. Our winner knew that we stock over 50,000 tyre items at any time. Thanks to everyone who entered.
60% Of Drivers ''Zone Out'' Behind a Wheel - 7.7.09Ever driven to work and realised you can’t remember any of the journey? You are not alone. A new study commissioned by Continental Tyres reports that 59 per cent forget parts of their journey, while 60 per cent admitted “zoning out” whilst behind the wheel. Over half (51 per cent) say they switch to “auto-pilot” on their daily commute to and from work. The survey of 4,000 motorists found that drivers were only fully concentrated on the road for 67 per cent of the time spent in the driver’s seat. And tuning the radio, talking to passengers and gawping at the scenery topped the list of everyday distractions. Nevertheless 86 per cent of the stereotypically humble and self-deprecating British driving public rate themselves as "good drivers"!
Online tyre shoppers urged to make safety their first priority - 1.6.09Motorists shopping for tyres online could be putting their safety at risk by not selecting the most appropriate tyres for their car
As online shopping continues to boom, motorists looking to online retailers for their next pair of tyres are putting their safety at risk by selecting tyres with a lower speed symbol than recommended for their car. Traditionally, many motorists bought tyres at their local garage when they were due to be replaced, however, with instant price comparisons, loyalty point schemes and fitting offered at multiple tyre fitting centres around the country, buying tyres online is becoming an increasingly attractive option. With safe vehicle handling largely dependent on using the right type of tyres for the car, TyreSafe is urging motorists to consider that selecting tyres of the recommended size, load index and speed symbol is essential to safe driving.
“When shopping for tyres, many motorists hold the misconception that their choice of speed symbol should be determined by how fast they drive,” comments Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. “The reality is that a tyre’s speed symbol is not just a measure of the tyre’s maximum speed capability, it also provides an indication of overall performance, even at lower speeds. While many motorists may be feeling the pinch in the current economic climate, we would encourage them not to compromise on road safety. Driving on tyres with a lower speed symbol than recommended may seriously compromise vehicle handling, putting the driver and other road users at risk. It could also cause irreversible damage through exaggerated wear or sidewall cracking.”
A tyre’s speed symbol is denoted by a letter and appears immediately after the load index on the tyre sidewall. The speed symbol not only indicates the tyre’s maximum speed capability at its maximum load, it is also an indicator of the tyre’s overall performance capability. The load index corresponds to the maximum weight a tyre can support when inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure. Tyres with a higher speed symbol are designed with a more resilient tread and sidewall structure in order to retain their rigidity when a car is accelerating, braking or cornering. They are better able to accommodate the power of the engine and its acceleration capacity, as well as the load of the vehicle and its braking system, than a lower speed rated alternative.
Leading online tyre retailers recommend that when searching for tyres online, motorists should first check the exact size, speed rating and load index recommended for their car by the manufacturer by consulting their vehicle handbook or contacting a tyre expert.
If you are unsure which speed rating is recommended for your vehicle, please contact us, your safety is our priority at Value Tyres and we'll be only too happy to help with any tyre queries you may have.
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