Tyre maker Bridgestone SA has reminded motorists that incorrect tyre pressures could be costing them money and increasing their vehicle emissions. Bridgestone Public Relations Manager, Mandy Lovell, said that tyres were designed to operate in a particular range of pressures for best performance and economy. “Tyre and motor manufacturers conduct extensive research into tyre pressures [...]
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Tread depth meters are no longer necessary to monitor the condition of modern tyres. This is the view of Mandy Lovell, Bridgestone South Africa’s Public Relations Manager “In past years, people used a tread depth meter or other ways to determine whether their tyres were still legal,” she explained. “Some of these other methods included [...]
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We would like to share the scary truth of the impact of worn tyres on this Blog. The pictures pretty much tell the story; these photos are from 9 different incidents from November 2009 up until February 2010. Only four months or so. And they only cover Randburg, Midrand, N1 and one incident in Greenside. [...]
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South African tyre manufacturer Firestone has announced the launch of its new Multihawk tyre which will become its core General Use (GU) product for the foreseeable future. The Multihawk replaces the F900, which is being phased out in all sizes except the 12-inch ‘trailer-size’ tyres. The Multihawk also supplants the venerable S211, which has been [...]
Older tyres may be a safety risk, even when they have sufficient tread remaining. This is according to Romano Daniels, Bridgestone South Africa’s General Manager of Group Communications and Marketing. “As the structure of a tyre ages, it undergoes chemical changes which cause it to harden,” he commented. “This can start happening as little as [...]
20 people were injured in a taxi accident on the N1 direction Johannesburg just before the Allendale road turn off at around 06h45 this morning. Exact details are still speculative, however it is purported that the taxi, a Toyota Quantum ,was traveling along the N1 when the rear left wheel burst. The taxi first smashed into the [...]
SA tyre maker Bridgestone has urged South African motorists to have their tyres checked for safety before setting out for their December holidays. “Unsafe tyres cause many crashes in South Africa,” said Romano Daniels, Bridgestone South Africa’s General Manager of Group Communications and Marketing. “Proper checks and maintenance reduce the chances of a blowout and [...]
On the 21st of October 2009, Moolmans Sishen Project held a road block in one of the parking areas of Kumba Iron Ore Mine. This was the last step in the Moolmans Sishen Project Safety @ Home Campaign launched on the 22nd of September 2009. Drivers were checked if they had their drivers licenses with [...]
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Bridgestone South Africa has reminded motorists to only use reputable fitment centres and be aware of safety-critical aspects when having new tyres fitted. Romano Daniels, General Manager of Group Communications and Marketing, said that tyres are safety-critical items which should only be mounted by properly-trained personnel. “Avoid the temptation to use backyard mechanics or non-specialists [...]
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Romano Daniels, Bridgestone General Manager Marketing and Communications, said that a tyre was a highly complex piece of technology, manufactured to exacting standards. “Motorists expect tyres to continue performing at the same level they did when fitted as new to the vehicle, but this is largely dependant on correct maintenance,” he said. Daniels said that [...]
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