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An old customer recently came into our tyre depot in Halifax, Yorkshire, UK. Fred as we will call him. Bought a second hand car from a lady whos husband had recently passed away. The car had been stood in a garage for a few years. Consequently, the car was in good condition. The mileage was 47000 and the car was a Vauxhall Vectra.
The vectra was in immaculate condition. However, Fred only wanted the tyres checking. The car had two makes of tyres fitted. Accordingly, two were Michelin zx and the other two were both BF Goodrich. The tyres had tell tale “cracking”. Hence, on the bead and shoulder area of the tyres. Cracking is a tell tale sign of aging tyres?

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Falken Tyres named

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Falken Tyres named
Falken Tyres named

Falken Tyres named

Falken Tyres named VW Original Equipment Tyre

Falken Tyres named VW Original Equipment Tyre

VW wants to use the Falken tyre brand on their new Touran Models, thus. Consequently, this article describes the procedure. Just a quick update: we are now able to purchase Falken tyres through Pellon Tyres in Halifax, UK.

Falken tyres has advanced quickly

from being a beginner to being one of the top tyre producers in the world. Whereas it can take some tyre manufacturers decades to even achieve a respectable position in the market, let alone the absolute top,.

Falken tyres have grown to be one of the largest tyre brands in the world thanks to the creation of game-changing tyres, race-winning track tyres, and a variety of road tyres suitable for various conditions.

In this guide, we examine how they got there and some of the game-changing tyres that contributed to their quick ascent to the top.

Given the popularity of Falken tyres, this is crucial. especially among drivers in the Halifax area of the UK who are younger and more fit.

minimal barrier to rolling resistance

Falken tyres thus provide various safety features along with durability to drivers. Future Falken tyre manufacturers will constantly aim to achieve these three characteristics.

PriorityAt Sumitomo Rubber Industries’ primary tyre facilities, scientists and tyre engineers are currently conducting priority research to look at the molecular makeup of tyres.

Modern engineers are achieving

this by using contemporary computers and particle accelerators. now model and regulate the molecular structure of rubber composites thanks to this. enabling features like the ability to spot heat buildups that could happen when a tyre is under load.

When heat builds up in a tyre, the rolling resistance goes down, which means that more fuel is used. With fuel savings of about 5%, this cutting-edge technology has made Falken tyres more environmentally friendly.

Eric Roberts

OE for Volkswagen Touran – Tire Business – The Tire Dealer’s No. 1 News Source

Pellon Tyres are now official Falken tyre dealers starting from July 2022

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Studded tyres

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Studded tyres

Studded tyres

A report just released by the Oregon Department of Transportation estimated that studded tyres cause about $8.5 million worth of damage to Oregon roads every year.

Studded tyres can tear up the road surface and are illegal in the UK

Studded tyres in the UK

One of the UK tyre companies that offers a stud tyre service is Avon Tyres. The stud tyres, however, can only be used in an off-road situation.

Here in the UK, Germany, and France, it is illegal to use stud tyres on the UK roads. Because they do damage the road surfaces.
Other European countries and some North American states can use studded tyres.

Thus, at certain times of the year, But some states are trying to abolish their use.

Because of the damage that they can do to the roads.
Different European countries, especially the alpine countries and Nordic countries, have extreme winters.

Thus, allow tyres to be fitted to their vehicles to give them added grip in icy conditions.

Ice can also be a problem for winter tyres because even winter tyres will struggle in some real ice conditions.
A few examples are countries.

Studded tyres
Studded tyres

Studded tyres

Austria
If you will be driving your car in Austria. Then it is the law for your vehicle to be fitted with a full set of winter tyres.

They should also have a minimum tread depth of 4mm this is from 1st November – 15th April and at other times outside these dates when there is snow, slush or ice on the roads, very sensible in my opinion.


More relevant to this article Studded tyres may be used from the 1st October until the 31st May. Special local requirements may extend this period.
Belgium
Strangely it is not legal to fit winter tyres in Belgium, but you can have stud tyres and chains provided when the roads are covered in ice and snow, I would say that this is a grey area?

Denmark
which must be fitted to all wheels – and can be used from 1st November – 15th April.

Studded tyres

Finland, Estonia and Latvia.In Finland, Estonia and Latvia vehicles must be fitted with a set of winter tyres.

This from 1 December to 28/29 February. But can be used as early as November until April. Minimum tread depth is 3mm but in poor conditions 5mm.
Studded tyres.

Studded tyres
Studded tyres
As well as snow chains.

May also be used, studs from November – April.Thus on all wheels and snow chains only during severe weather conditions.

Also you must avoid damaging the road surface; I presume that it means that you should not ride on dry road surfaces with studded tyres fitted?

Norway
It is strongly advised that winter tyres or snow chains are used during the winter season from November to April.

All vehicles should be equipped with winter tyres on all wheels, or the driver could be fined. You should also carry a set of snow chains in your car boot, or if you are stopped by the police, you could once again be fined.

As a side issue, you will be charged a fee by Oslo and Bergen

Consequently, with stickers available for the period that you will be staying in the cities, how strange?
Switzerland
Stud tyres can be used in the winter tyre time but are prohibited on motorways and semi-motorways (DUEL CARRAIGWAYS) except for certain parts of the A13 and A2.
Sweden
Stud tyres fitted to all the wheels can be used from October to 15th April but some areas do not allow you to use them so you must look out for road signs as they may be banned on some routes.


Most southern European countries do not use studded tyres on the roads.

Source: www.kgw.com

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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

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Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

Goodyear Dunlop has introduced the latest AA rated passenger tyre which incorporates eight sizes and inherits Goodyear’s EfficientGrip Performance Series

More and more of the larger tyre companies are trying to achieve this goal a double A standard well done Goodyear Dunlop

Goodyear Dunlop joined forces in 1999

I have had the pleasure of working for both these giant tyre companies. Of course, before I opened my first tyre retail operation here in Yorkshire, UK,.
Dunlop-owned a retail organisation known as “National Tyres”.  My first job was to become their Dewsbury branch.

Dunlop was the owner of us. Therefore, we had to sell mainly Dunlop products. I can honestly say it was the first step onto the ladder of a lifelong love for the tyre trade.
It was with Dunlop that I first learned about tyres and how they were made. I had many friends in the company, and it was there that I started to gain much confidence in my abilities and was promoted to an office position.
To cut a long story short,. I had the urge to move on. Therefore, I left national tyres for a better job at a Goodyear subsidiary. In Leeds, K Nield tyres.

Nields were truck and earthmover specialists, and this took my tyre knowledge to a new higher level, I Loved every minute of working there, but that’s another story.

Goodyear Dunlop

After a very short spell out of the tyre industry. I was offered the job of depot manager with Goodyear tyres. As expected, this was at one of their retail outlets in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, UK. Once again, I just loved working for this great tyre company. Therefore, after a few successful years as a manager,. I decided that I could make a go at running my own tyre business. I opened up in Birstall with a good friend, and I never looked back; the rest is history.

Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

were massive influences on my tyre life. I cannot think more highly of the two giant tyre companies. Accordingly,  who also went on to support me and my new business adventure? At one time or another. Both played a huge part in supplying me and helping to promote my tyre business. Thus,  I made some lifelong friends as a bonus.
The tyre industry grew increasingly competitive over the following years, and in my opinion, there were too many brands in the market, many of which belonged to the larger tyre companies.

Rumours were rife about takeovers and buyouts. One of them was the acquisition of Dunlop by Sumitomo Rubber Industries. Of course, from Japan.  Who sold tyres for road vehicles with the Dunlop brand from 1985 to 1999?
Then, in 1999, Sumitomo RI and Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Company .Naturally, the USA formed a joint venture and merged. Goodyear Tyres obtained the Dunlop Tyre assets in Europe and the USA. 

Sumitomo RI continued to sell Dunlop tyres in other countries. Naturally, some of the different names used Dunlop tread patterns. For this reason, such as Regal tyres in South Africa, I can remember these tyres being imported into the UK under the name of Dunlop, using an old Dunlop tread pattern.

Goodyear Dunlop. Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance Tyres

Dunlop Tyres Europe is now part of the Goodyear Group; which is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious tyre makers, and is now based in Akron, Ohio. They work out of 22 countries and produce annual net sales of $21 billion dollars, working out of 52 tyre making factories.
To my knowledge, Goodyear Dunlop shares the same research and development facilities. Including the development of Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance tyres. Therefore, making excellent variations of both product names. naturally, this includes this latest Goodyear Dunlop product, which comes under the Goodyear Efficient-Grip series and is an excellent double A-rated tyre.

Eric Roberts

Source: www.satreads.com

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Tyre Manufacturers Best Winter Tyres

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Tyre Manufacturers Best Winter Tyres

Tyre Manufacturers Best Winter Tyres

What’s the best winter tyre on the market? Here are the results from our winter tyre test

Source: www.evo.co.uk

Tyre Manufacturers Best Winter Tyres

Tyre manufacturers are now fighting to produce the best winter tyres
So the article on the link reminded me that not long ago. Then the major tyre companies. Were not all that concerned about the winter tyre trade.

Especially here in the UK. I know that I have written about this before ! But at one time the only people to buy winter tyres were the lets say “better off” drivers . Consequently, who could afford to go  skiing for their winter holidays.

Farmers and other country folk would also buy winter tyres. Especially near the hills of Yorkshire and Derbyshire.
One of the reasons ! In my opinion was that the tyre manufacturers were then mostly based in the UK. Producing the tyres here for the UK market . So, would have concentrated on the home market only

All the leading and some smaller tyre manufacturers had tyre factories here in the UK.

The same would be so in the other European countries. Michelin produced most of their winter tyres for the French and German ski industry. Therefor began to develop some excellent winter tyre products. Include a winter version of the Michelin “X” tyre the “X” M+S 89 tyres.

Also producing the “XM S100 S winter and rally tyres.
The French tyre manufacturers are to this day one of the most innovative tyre designers and winter tyre producers in the world, making excellent products such as the excellent Michelin Alpin 4 range of winter tyres.
Avon tyres here in the UK had a good range of winter tyres just as they have today. I can remember that one of the most popular cars was of course the Mini and the Mini Coopers. These cars were good in snowy conditions. But the tyre Manufacturers started to bring out winter tyres for these little cars. Naturally, something to do with the fact that these cars were doing very well in rallying.

Consequently, known as the “Arctic winter range” . These came out originally in the 145×10 tyre size, but as the wheels were becoming wider there was a version on a 165/70×10 tyre size. Avon also make a modern day winter tyre range known as the “Avon Ice Touring ST” range of tyres, which come out on many sizes.
Dunlop tyres were also starting to take an interest in motorsport and rallying and they brought out a rally tyre/winter tyre called the Dunlop “Weathermaster” tyres which were a cross ply construction, which was then followed by the SP44 Weathermaster in a radial ply construction. Dunlop at that time were becoming one of the country’s leading tyre manufacturers and have continued to grow their winter tyre range right up to now with their “Winters-port and Winter response” tyre ranges.

Other early pioneers of winter tyres were Goodyear with their “Ultragrip”

Which came out in an X-ply size and then was used for rallying with a radial version. KelFollowing India Tyres with their “Super Multi-Grip” tyre, Kelly Springfield introduced their “Explorer” winter tyre and later joined Goodyear Tyres. Of course, it is soon to be bought out by Dunlop Tyres.

All these tyre manufacturers and many more have gone on to make excellent winter tyres to serve the whole of Europe; only Avon still makes tyres here in the UK, and Pirelli has a tyre manufacturing plant in Carlisle, Cumbria.
Pellon Tyre and Auto-centre offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles. We are members of Unipart Car Care centres and give a nationwide guarantee for all our work and parts. We also sell Avon Winter Tyres online from our website .

Eric Roberts

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http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/february-1966/34/winter-tyres

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Winter tyres prove their worth

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A winters scene on the boundary fence at Pellon Tyres in Halifax in West Yorkshire UK.

Winter tyres prove their worth

Winter tyres prove their worth
Winter tyres prove their worth

Winter tyres prove their worth

Of course, on dreadful winter days like today! Then it makes me proud to think of all the safety-conscious drivers. Of course, some people have purposefully fitted winter tyres to their vehicles. I call it “winter” now because it shortens the subject of “winter tyres,” about which I write a lot.
This article from Halifax proves to me (not that I need any proof) that winters can be one of the best times of the year. So, it is great when the phone never stops ringing as customers require winter tyres just to go about their regular business.

Winter Tyres have developed and improved over the last few years. Winter tyres prove their worth

Uncompromisingly, then, the tyre manufacturers have had to keep up with the demand. As a result, more environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient vehicles are being developed. So, this line of developments also includes winter tyres.
This is, of course, the primary reason that winter clothing is now made of various materials. that were used to make their predecessors back in the days of chunky, hard rubber tread patterns. Importantly, the main breakthrough was the use of “silica.” As a result, it must be blended with the rubber compounds that make up the majority of tyre materials. Silica keeps the tyres supple in cold weather. As a result, the tyre’s footprint grows, as does its ability to grip in ice and snow.

Silica keeps a winter tyre flexible in lower winter temperatures. Winter tyres prove their worth

This goes along with the modern tread patterns that are computer designed. So, it helps make winters what they are today. In general, a tyre that is prepared for and capable of dealing with extreme winter weather.
Winter tyres were originally designed for the drivers of mainland Europe. Many people take a winter break to go skiing in the Alps.

The Germans were the most visible! who drive down their autobahns (without a speed limit). Of course, this enables them to do a weekend of skiing. up and down the mountains of the Austrian and Swiss Alps Tyre manufacturers realised that a special tyre would be required for this. That would perform well in all the conditions. Including high speed motorway driving and then having to drive through snow and ice up the mountain passes to the ski resorts

This is why the winters of today were developed and we now all take advantage of these wonderful things.

Drivers will be driving much safer as a result of these advancements in winter tyre ranges. Especially those still running on summer tyres. One of my customers had a set of winter tyres fitted to his car just before we had our first snow in 2010 and was so impressed with their performance in the snow. Inevitably, he instructed us to install them in his fleet of vans.

I could tell you many similar stories; we now have whole families that have fitted winters. So, simply by word of mouth from a friend or relative who has had these fantastic products fitted, So, telling them how good they are and how much safer they have felt being able to keep control of their vehicles when cars around them were skidding all over the place.

This winter in 2020-2021 is turning out to be a bad one,

with more snow and ice forecast for the next few weeks. So you still have time to enhance your winter driving experience and buy a set of winter tyres.
Pellon Tyre and Auto-Centre offers car and van servicing and repairs for all makes of vehicles. We also sell winter tyres online from our website, www.pellontyres.co.uk, by using the tyre selector and choosing your tyre size. So, we offer courtesy cars to local motorists who need to go to work and leave their car with us while they are at work. We are also an official MOT testing station.

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Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

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Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

This is getting easier as time goes bye. First, it depends on what time of the year you are buying your tyres? At the end of summer and the beginning of autumn. I would say this is the best time to buy all-season tyres.

Summer Tyres vs. All-Season:

Summer Tyres Versus All-Season
Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

A Battle for Grip on Halifax’s Hilly Roads

Okay, fellow Halifax drivers, let’s get into the age-old debate: summer tyres or all-season wonders—which should be spinning beneath your vehicle? Now, I understand that we don’t get the most consistent weather in Yorkshire, but that doesn’t mean we should skimp on our tyres. Strap in because we’re about to take it apart.

First, let’s discuss summer tyres. These babies are the thoroughbreds of the tyre world, built to grip the road with the tenacity of a Yorkshire terrier burying its teeth into a pork pie.

They’re designed for the warmer months, when the asphalt begins to sizzle beneath the Halifax sun (or what little of it we get). Summer tyres, with their specialised rubber formulations and tread patterns, provide exceptional performance when the temperature rises.

Consider this: you’re driving down Pellon Lane, handling those turns like a pro, feeling every inch of grip as you manage Halifax’s hills. That’s the charm of summer tyres, guys.

But hold your horses

or should that be Land Rovers—for the all-season brigade is on its way. These tyres are like the “Jack of all trades, master of none” type. They’re built to withstand everything Mother Nature throws at us, be it a sprinkle of rain or a dusting of snow.

And, hey, I see the appeal: Who wants to deal with changing tyres every season? But here’s the thing: while all-season tyres provide good overall performance, they’re not as specialised as summer tyres are. Sure, they’ll get you from A to B without too much trouble, but do they provide the same adrenaline rush as tackling Halifax’s legendary Shibden Hall? I think not.

Now, I get what you’re thinking: “But what about our unpredictable British weather?” Believe me, I understand your anguish. One minute, it’s sunny, and the next, it’s raining heavily. But here’s the thing: summer tyres aren’t only for sunny days and park picnics.

Even when the skies open, they outperform their all-season equivalents because of their superior traction on wet roads. And don’t forget about the dreaded snow: while all-season tyres may provide some grip in icy circumstances, they’re no match for a full pair of winter tyres when it gets very cold.

Summer Tyres Versus All-Season
Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

So there you have it, folks:Summer Tyres Versus All-Season

the age-old conflict between summer tyres and all-season miracles. In the end, it boils down to whether you value maximum performance or all-weather versatility. Me? I’ll take summer tyres any day of the week; nothing beats hugging the corners of Halifax’s twisty roads like a real Yorkshireman.

If you live in an area that may have some snowfall,

then I would look at a good set of conventional winter tyres. For this reason, I would probably choose Falken winter tyres. Falken has proved outstanding in winter tyre tests.

For regular motoring and the summer ahead of you. Then perhaps a set of normal summer tyres would be as good as anything. Believe it or not, summer tyres are still the most popular tyres that we supply at Pellon Tyres here in Halifax, UK.

All-weather tyres are starting to get some momentum.

Perhaps mainly because of the large amount of TV advertising. Hence, Michelin Tyres has done in the recent past.

Eric Roberts

What to opt for: summer tyres or all-season ones?

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Waste tyres are great for growing

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Waste tyres great for growing

Waste tyres are great for growing

waste tyres

This is a great alternative to the traditional way of raising potatoes in rows and best for any confined space.
Growing potatoes in tires is enexpensi…

Source: www.instructables.com

Of course, another great way to use old tyres is to use them as planters. So, it is surprising how good they can look when painted. Or you can just use them as they are in your back yard.

naturally, I am a keen gardener and i am speaking from experience. Consequently, the tyres hold water and also heat, they are a great growing container.

Waste tyres as Planters are a great idea

Since becoming a keen blogger and searching the internet for ideas and stories about my specialist subject. Mainly tyres and all other garage related news items that may spring up.

I am not surprised at the ingenuity and ideas that the general public comes up with. So, when utilising what many people would see as rubbish,.
The rubbish that I am referring to is old waste tyres. Waste tyres have always been an environmental hazard. Of course, and are still regularly dumped on spare ground and in country lanes !

We have all seen them. This always happens whenever we have to pay something to dispose of.  Then we will get the dark side of the tyre trade just dumping their old waste tyres.
Subsequently, I have written about this for ages . Until the practice stops, I will continue to do so. On the other hand, I think it is great to see this levelled out by the number of people.

Who are constantly looking for ways of using a tyre when it has reached the end of its life.

waste tyres

Waste tyres are great for growing

Old tyres are used for many things, including children’s play areas, tile flooring, tarmac additives and many more, but the one use that keeps coming up is the use of old tyres for growing plants in “planter’s.
Those who know me well will tell you that I, too, am a keen gardener and now use some old tyres as planters.

When I first saw this, I shuddered at the thought of using old tyres to grow things in, I think it was because I see tyres every day and were sick of the site of them, especially the old ones, which are costing me £1 each to dispose of.

However, one spring day, I decided to give it a try

but first of all my wife Michelle painted them for me, I think that they look better that way and were more acceptable if they looked a pretty colour. The first crop I grew was in fact potatoes. I did this because I wanted to try to see if I could find another way of not having to earth them up to encourage a bigger crop of potatoes.
When the green stems and leaves grew, I simply placed the same size tyre on top and topped it with new soil.

Waste tyres conserve water and heat
waste tyres

To be truthful, the system worked well. I found that the waste tyres absorbed the sunlight and heat from the sun, giving the plants an ideal growing climate.

Also, the inside part of the tyres holds water and moisture. The downside to this was the fact that this is the ideal place for SLUGS to live and breed, but I suppose that that is a different story and we all have our own methods of dealing with the slug problem?
I have posted some great pictures of painted tyres on this article and hope you will enjoy converting waste tyres into planters.

Eric Roberts

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Pellon Tyre and Auto-centre offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles. We also sell Michelin Tyres online from our website www.pellontyres.co.uk, by using the tyre selector and choosing your tyre size.

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TyreSafe Aquaplaning Film

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Why good tread depth on your tyres is important http://t.co/Oq2cArSdHI

Another great video from TireSafe.

TyreSafe Aquaplaning Film

TyreSafe Aquaplaning Film
TyreSafe Aquaplaning Film

TyreSafe Aquaplaning Film

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Aquaplaning is a tyre term from the past

I first heard the word “aquaplaning” in recent times. So, it took me right back to the seventies. This word became the buzzword among tyre manufacturers. As the battle for tyre sales dominance took place,. Of course, between the large tyre makers of the time. Namely, Goodyear and Michelin, with Dunlop not too far behind.
I’m not sure if the tyre manufacturers invented that word. However, I can remember that half of the Tyre Kingdom found it difficult to spell the word? Tyres were beginning to get more sophisticated in the late 1970s. So, to keep up with speeds that cars were then able to do.


The new radial tyres were doing better than ever, with increasing mileage

Especially coming from Michelin. Goodyear tyres were not far behind and in my opinion they had an edge on advertising their tyre products, a sort of Americanism.

Their tyre advertisements were brash and in your face and included new technical terms such as aquaplaning , often using race car characters and stars such as Sterling Moss, the famous racing driver.

Goodyear were also at the forefront of offering tyres to be used in motorsport; this was also the tactic of Michelin and Pirelli and is still carried on to this day. I can also remember Jackie Stewart extolling the virtues of the Goodyear NCT tyre.

Aquaplaning is also known as hydroplaning

and occurs when the water between the road surface and your tyres cannot be removed fast enough. This layer of water builds up at front end of the tyres and then the pressure of the water becomes much stronger than the pressure of the tyre on the road, The result is that the tyres lose contact with the road surface.

This loss of traction causes the wheels to slip and prevents the car from responding to steering, braking or accelerating. As a result, it is very likely that your car will go out of control, start to skid or spin. It is a very, very dangerous situation to find yourself in.


This is why new tread designs

were a top priority for the tyre makers; they knew that they were on to a winner if they made a tyre that would cope with aquaplaning and make driving a safer experience.

Tyres with a good tread can cope far better than tyres with little or no tread, but in deep water, even new tyres will start to aquaplane if care is not taken.
In 1974, Sir Robert Mark worked with Goodyear on some TV and newspaper advertising, saying, “I believe Goodyear tyres make a major contribution to road safety.”

The tyre in question was the Goodyear Grand Prix S.

This was perhaps the first time that I had heard the word “aquaplaning,” and it became more relevant in the battle to sell more tyres.
Pellon Tyre and Auto-Centre offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles.

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Self-Seal System: Michelin and Continental

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Self-Seal System

Self-Seal System
Self-Seal System

Self-Seal System

Michelin will be rolling out its puncture-resistant Self-seal tyres around the world starting 2015.

Source: www.tyreblog.co.uk

It is not just the inconvenience of having a puncture

but the dangerous situation you can find yourself in when running over a screw at, say, 70mph?

The Michelin self-seal will repair itself instantly and get you out of trouble. It cannot, however, help you if you have a sidewall problem, In that scenario, the tyre will deflate like any other tyre would, but it is a step in the right direction but not as safe as a run-flat tyre.

Continental tyres and Michelin tyres launch

a new type of self-seal tyre
Both these giant tyre companies have come up with a similar type of product that will give the motorist some kind of protection against their tyre deflating when the tyre picks up a screw or nail in the tread area of the tyre.
Both companies use a type of soft compound that is located inside the tyre below the tread area and resembles a thick layer tar? The tar-looking substance is very sticky and, as I have said, covers the inside of the tread area and stretches from shoulder to shoulder.

The compound protects against penetrating nails

Including other Sharpe objects that are up to 5 mm in diameter, but only in the tread area. When a nail goes into the tyre, it seals instantly, eliminating the need to stop and change the wheel or even have a tyre repair done at all.

This will be bad news to the larger tyre repair companies, such as Rema Tip-Top, who have spent years developing different tyre repair materials that we use for repairing punctures with.

Even when there is just a hole in the tread, say if a nail goes in and comes back, the repair material will still seal the hole almost instantaneously, the tyre will not require another repair and can be used without requiring a roadside spare wheel change.


self-sealing tyre reduces the risk of a flat tyre. Self-Seal System


These tyres do have their limitations and drivers are still advised to check their tyres at regular intervals for cuts, lumps and bumps. Remember, the tyre seal does not protect you against any sidewall problems, but only the tread area. They are also not run-flat tyre and must not be run on if the tyre loses any pressure at all.

Michelin tyre self-seal system is pretty much the same.

The special compound sits inside the tread of the tyre and seals nails and screws that penetrate the tread area. The hole is sealed instantly by the sealing compound,. Consequently, the tyre is deemed to be repaired, and as long as no pressure is lost, the tyre can continue running as a normal tyre.
Michelin say that the self-seal tyres will be used this year (2015) on some VW models and that there is no reason why the system cannot be used on any of its tyre range without any compromise to tyres performance abilities.
It is important, though, to remember that self-seal tyres are not the same as run-flat tyres .

I’ll say it again: if they experience any pressure, have them checked out by a professional. Self-Seal System


In my opinion for what its worth, I think it only confuses things from a practical point of view? When we have to repair a self-seal tyre, we have to buff of the area where the repair is required (a very messy job) before carrying out the repair.

Once the tyre is repaired, it can be no longer be classified as a self-seal. In fact, we have come to the conclusion that, like the run-flat tyres, the self-seal is not worth repairing and we offer the customer a new replacement tyre.

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Keep Winter Tyres On

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Keep Winter Tyres On

Keep Winter Tyres On
Keep Winter Tyres On

Keep Winter Tyres On

Keep Winter Tyres

Keep Winter Tyres On

Why Some Motorists Keep Their Winter Tyres On All Year
Hello, everyone! Have you ever wondered if you should just leave your winter tyres on all year instead of replacing them? For some drivers around the world, this is not only a lazy alternative, but also a safer one. Let’s look at why this might be the case, with a bit of international flair and, of course, a nod to how we do things in the UK.

Global Perspective: All-Season Safety


In many places, particularly those with variable weather patterns (and I’m not just talking about the great British weather!), having winter tyres on all year can be a safer choice. For example, temperatures in portions of Canada and the northern United States can vary dramatically throughout the year. Winter tyres, with their deeper tread and specific rubber formulations, offer superior grip and stability in cold weather.

Similarly, in mountainous places such as Switzerland or Norway, where snow might fall at any time of year, it is typical to see cars equipped with winter tyres. The logic is straightforward: it is better to be prepared than caught off guard.

Why use winter tyres year-round? Keep Winter Tyres On


Winter tyres are intended to perform better in cold, icy, and snowy weather. They have a softer rubber compound and deeper tread patterns than regular tyres, resulting in increased traction. When the temperature dips below 7°C, which happens frequently even during a British spring, these tyres can significantly improve handling and braking.

But here’s a twist: while winter tyres excel in cold weather, they also offer some advantages when the temperature rises. Their deeper grooves aid in water dispersion, lowering the chance of aquaplaning during unexpected spring downpours or the infamous British summer rains.

The Local Spin: UK Drivers Take Note!


While we may not have the harsh circumstances of the Alps or the frigid cold of the Canadian tundra, our weather in the United Kingdom is everything but predictable. This presents an interesting subject for discussion: could keeping winter tyres on all year be helpful to us as well?

For places of the UK that have more cold mornings or are prone to damp conditions (looking at you, Lake District and portions of Scotland!), the safety benefits of winter tyres may outweigh the inconvenience of changing them twice a year. Furthermore, it’s not just ice and snow; these tyres can provide improved grip and shorter stopping distances in any low-temperature circumstances, which are typical throughout the year.

Considerations and Conclusions


Of course, there are certain drawbacks. Winter tyres wear down faster on hot, dry roads and are louder. They may also marginally boost your fuel consumption due to their higher rolling resistance. So it’s all about weighing the benefits and drawbacks based on your specific climate and driving habits.

Whether you opt to leave your winter tyres on all year or make the seasonal changeover, it’s critical to stay informed and make the decision that best protects your safety – and the safety of others on the road.

So, the next time you’re thinking about tyre strategy, keep the big picture in mind as well as the specific situations you’ll be dealing with. Safety is vital, and sometimes the uncommon option may be the best bet. Drive safely, everyone, and keep those rubber sides down!

This is not a weather warning for the UK?

Although it is expected to turn much colder in the third week of April,. Unfortunately, my wife and I are going to Scotland for a short break.

It could even snow? However, it just shows that it’s not only the UK that suffers from climate change. Hot and cold weather is becoming the norm. My recommendation is to keep your winter tyres on until, say, May. Anything can happen?

Eric Roberts

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Temperatures expected to drop to as low as -1 degrees Celsius, according to state weather service Meteolux.

Source: Luxemburger Wort – Don’t change your snow tyres just yet, Luxembourg …