With the cost-of-living disaster exhibiting no indicators of ending any time quickly, TyreSafe is urging drivers and riders to not compromise on their security.

TyreSafe’s ‘Secure and Save’ marketing campaign for Tyre Security Month this October will assist drivers and riders to know how they’ll save by taking care of their tyres, and highlights the checks which can assist them keep secure whereas saving.

‘Secure and Save’ goals to teach and empower drivers to prioritise tyre security, get monetary savings, and cut back dangers related to faulty tyres. 

TyreSafe estimates UK motorists waste an common of £1 billion every year on gas attributable to driving on underinflated tyres which in itself  accelerates tyre put on. This wastage not solely impacts motorists’ wallets but additionally places them at the next danger of being concerned in an incident.

‘Secure and Save’ additionally attracts consideration to the false financial system shopping for half worns tyres can symbolize. Legally, an element worn want solely have a minimal of 2mm of tread, which compares with 6mm or 7mm of a brand new tyre. Whereas the worth tag perhaps decrease, they may want changing faster, not solely including monetary price but additionally time.

With analysis exhibiting there may be nonetheless good trigger to be involved in regards to the security of some half worn tyres being offered, TyreSafe recommends car house owners purchase new when doable. Most new tyre retailers now provide curiosity free cost options, permitting house owners to purchase instantly and unfold the price over time, serving to motorists keep secure and save.

Stuart Lovatt, chair of TyreSafe, stated, “We’re excited to introduce the ‘Secure and Save’ marketing campaign, which cleverly combines a light-hearted strategy with a critical mission. Via this marketing campaign, we goal to succeed in all highway customers and emphasise the importance of standard tyre checks. By doing so, not solely can they save on gas and tyre put on prices, but additionally contribute to safer roads for everybody.”

TyreSafe recommends house owners examine their tyres a minimum of as soon as a month. For individuals who are usually not assured to take action, retailers who help TyreSafe will perform a examine freed from cost. TyreSafe retailers will be discovered through tyresafe.org