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  Entertain the kids this summer - 7.7.11The school holidays aren't long away now we turn our attention to planning great days out and holidays, one question always comes to mind - "Are we there yet!?" More...
Double success for Potenza S001 in German tyre tests - 24.3.11For the second consecutive year, Bridgestone’s ultra-high-performance Potenza S001 tyre has won the top rating “very recommendable” in Germany’s Autozeitung magazine tyre test. Results of the 2011 test of 14 leading summer tyre brands on an Audi A3 Sportsback in size 225/45 R17 Y were published at the end of February. more...
Bridgestone will continue to supply MotoGP - 22.3.11Bridgestone Corporation announced today that Bridgestone and Dorna Sports have signed a new three-year deal that will see the Japanese manufacturer continue as the Official Tyre Supplier to the premier class of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) MotoGP World Championship from 2012-2014. more
Write a review for Value Tyres - 14.2.11Value Tyres are pleased to announce the launch of a new service, which allows their customers to review the tyres that they have purchased along with the service that they received from the tyre fitting partner they visited. More...
The start of a great adventure - 1.2.11Continental is marking the launch of the Conti4x4Trophy in Morocco with a promotion to drive footfall to retailers and sales of Continental tyres. more....
Driving at night - 11.1.11Value Tyres are committed to road safety and with the long dark nights continuing for some time, we have put together some tips, which if followed, will help to keep you safe when driving in the dark. More...
Tyre Purchase Advice from Value Tyres - 9.12.10Every car owner in the UK has a responsibility to ensure that their vehicle is safe and road worthy. more...
Winter Driving Advice from Bridgestone and Value Tyres - 2.12.10As the UK prepares itself for the onset of winter, with the MET office predicting that snow fall will hit England and Wales by the weekend, tyre manufacturer Bridgestone is reporting an increase in enquiries from worried motorists, looking to fit the right tyres to cope with the wintery weather. more...
Why Choose Value Tyres - 14.10.10We all seem to agree that buying goods online usually gets you the best deal but do we share this common belief when it comes to buying tyres online? more...
Exciting October offers - 6.10.10We sent out some exciting offers and tips in our latest newsletter. To make sure you don't miss out on our next update, sign up for our mailings, alternatively view this month's newsletter.
Pirelli Inaugurates its Factory of Champions - 27.9.10Pirelli have officially inaugurated its “Factory of Champions” at their plant in Izmit, Turkey, which is where the company will produce all of the tyres for the Formula One teams during the 2001 to 2013 seasons. view more...
Which Magazine Awards Conti Best Tyre Brand - 20.9.10Outstanding results in Which?’ tyre tests have led to Continental being named best tyre brand tested by the magazine. view more...
www.valuetyres.co.uk awarded website of the week by nma - 9.9.10Value Tyres are pleased to announce that we have been awarded the Site of the Week by new media age magazine, scoring a great 81/100. view more...
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...
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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.
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