By November 2014, all new models of passenger vehicles will be required by law to have a tyre pressure monitoring system installed, also known as TPMS. TPMS has become a legal requirement after a high rate of accidents were discovered to relate to tyre malfunction – with around 1,200 road casualties reported in 2011 alone. […]
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, also known as TPMS will soon become a legal requirement of the MOT test. As of November 1st 2012 all new passenger car models must be fitted with TPMS and a non working TPMS system will be an advisory on the MOT test from 1st January 2012. As from January next […]
At Tyre Bay Direct we recommend inflating all tyres with Uniflate Nitrogen for improved fuel efficiency, reduced rolling resistance and increased pressure retention – keeping you safe and saving you money. Uniflate Nitrogen has been used by every Formula 1 Grand Prix team since 1992, and was created right here at Tyre Bay Direct! As […]
Police forces across the country conducted a survey; they discovered that 86% of vehicles involved in road traffic accidents had incorrect tyre pressures. There are three main reasons why maintaining the right tyre pressure is important. The first is safety. Tyres that are under inflated can overheat and cause difficulty in road handling. The second […]
Continuing a tradition of almost 20 years, Pirelli have chosen to extend the existing contract with Uniflate nitrogen tyre inflation across all Formula 1, GP1 and GP2 races for the next three seasons. The move comes as no surprise to those in the know – in a race where every fraction of a second counts, […]