Strathclyde Tyres Blog

Turkish tyre manufacturer Lassa has issued some advice on winter tyres and driving in winter.

On snowy surfaces, while the braking distance of a car travelling at a speed of 50 kph on summer tyres is 44 metres, the distance fall downs to 36 metres on winter tyres, it explains.

UK motorists are ignoring the safety and performance benefits of winter tyres, despite forecasts that the weather is to get colder, according to Mondial Assistance. In a survey by the roadside assistance expert, 66% of motorists said they would not be fitting winter tyres - 46% because the tyres cost too much money.

Mondial Assistance warns motorists to consider the safety risks they expose themselves, passengers and pedestrians to, by failing to prepare their vehicles for driving on snow and ice. It urges them to follow the example set across much of Europe, where winter tyres are standard practice even in countries with similar climates to the UK.

Motorists are being urged to consider using winter tyres on their vehicles as forecasters warn winter weather is finally on its way.

As well as checking on anti-freeze levels and stocking up on de-icer, motorists should seriously consider investing in winter tyres for their vehicles as they brace themselves for the seasonal chill, the UK’s largest insurer, Aviva, advises.

Journalist Quentin Wilson (representing Goodyear) and Kate Rock PR Manager for Goodyear Dunlop recently appeared on a web TV show that has been syndicated around the web on various automotive and lifestyle sites.   The segment is callled 'Winter Driving Masterclass' and is a very useful and informative piece which includes some great content on winter/cold weather
tyres.

You can view this on the link below

http://www.studiotalk.tv/show/winter-driving-masterclass

With weather forecasters predicting another bad winter, fewer than 5% of motorists are planning to buy winter tyres this year, according to a survey by Manheim Auctions.

The survey reveals that many who think they are prepared for bad weather are failing to carry essential items in their car. Only 33% of respondents would carry warm clothing, 25% would keep jump leads in the car and 21% would carry a shovel.