Strathclyde Tyres Blog

Seventy-one percent of motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres, according to Bridgestone. The company calculates that this habit is leading to the equivalent of 2 billion tons of wasted fuel, worth €2.8 billion a year.

The 38,000 tyre safety checks were conducted by Bridgestone at shopping centres and public car parks around Europe, as part of the company’s regular tyre safety campaign activities.

Lower road tax, female drivers and inconsiderate motorists are some of the best and worst things about British roads, according to a survey by Swinton.

The car insurance retailer surveyed its customers about motoring in Britain and, despite being tarnished with a bad reputation for driving, 41.1% of respondents voted women as the best drivers on the roads, with men trailing behind at 31.5%.

Apollo Tyres is to launch its ultra high performance summer passenger vehicle tyre at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show. The international event, the car industry's most important trade show, is due to run from the 8th to the 18th of March.

The Indian tyre manufacturer has also revealed that the latest tyre tests by German Motoring Association ADAC produced commendable results for all the three Apollo brands available in Europe - Apollo, Vredestein and Maloya.

Starting today, Strathclyde Tyres are offering great deals on tyres, MOTs, wheel alignment, brake checks, tyre checks and exhaust checks this February:-

Special Offers on Tyres

Goodyear

• 19565V15 Excellence £69.99
• 20555V16 Efficientgrip £79.99
• 22545W17 Efficientgrip XL £107.50
• 22540W18 Efficientgrip XL £126.50

Michelin

• 20555V16 Primacy HP £89.99
• 22545W17 Primacy HP £118.99

(All prices are fully fitted, inclusive of New T/L Valve, Wheel Balance and Casing Disposal.)