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TYRE SAFETY
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Welcome to TyreSafe, the UK’s leading authority on tyre safety.
TyreSafe, a registered charity since 2016, was established in 2006 with a clear aim: to reduce tyre-related incidents on Britain’s roads. We achieve this by enhancing road users’ awareness of crucial tyre maintenance and highlighting the severe dangers posed by illegal or poorly maintained tyres.
Car Tyres and Your Safety
Tyres are the only parts of the car which are in contact with the road. Safety in acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small area of road contact. It is therefore of paramount importance that tyres should be maintained in good condition at all times and that when the time comes to change them the correct replacements are fitted.
The original tyres for a car are determined by joint consultation between the car and tyre manufacturers and take into account all aspects of operation. It is recommended that changes in tyre size or type should not be undertaken without seeking advice from the car or tyre manufacturers, as the effect on car handling, safety and clearances must be taken into account.
Punctures and Repairs
Punctures are a real pain, and can be potentially dangerous, particularly when they happen at speed. We can help you to identify a puncture and provide advice about the next steps that should be taken to get back on the road and how to decide whether the puncture should be repaired or the tyre replaced.
Campaign Overview
The 2025 campaign, Under Pressure, is built on new research into how stress and life pressures affect vehicle maintenance habits. The findings show that while people juggle competing demands, tyre checks are often pushed aside – increasing risks for drivers, passengers, and other road users.
Core message: Life has enough pressures. Don’t let tyres be one.
Key behaviour message: ACT: Air Pressure, Condition, Tread – TyreSafe’s proven three-step approach to reducing risk and improving road safety.