The caravan and camping season is just around the corner, and tyre manufacturer Continental has some tips on things to look out for before that your trip. Inflating your tyres to the correct pressure and inspecting them for signs of damage is without doubt the first priority for owners of […]
Tag: Tyre Safety
Curtailing illicit tyre trade will help improve SA’s road safety
The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC) is actively working to address the issue of illicit trade of tyres in South Africa. This includes, amongst others, the rising incidents of misdeclaration of tyre consignments and rerouting of imports through neighbouring countries in order to avoid tyre duties, environment levies and […]
Bakkie damaged after a commercial tyre explodes in Verulam, KZN
A Ford Ranger bakkie was extensively damaged after a tractor tyre exploded while being filled with air at a service station in Verulam, KZN today (Monday). A member of Reaction Unit South Africa was on patrol in the area when he heard the explosion. On investigation, it was established that […]
New Bridgestone SA director ready for 2021 Challenge
New commercial sales director at Bridgestone South Africa (BSAF) Anton Wessels’ excitement is palpable as he prepares to climb a daunting mountain in 2021, strengthening market share against competitors. Despite the Pretoria High Court ruling against the dumping of cheap imported tyres in 2010, they have continued to make their […]
An effective Tyre Maintenance policy offers Safety and Efficiency!
How important is a well-designed strategy for Tyre Maintenance for your fleet? We would like to share an interesting infographic guide on the topic of tyre maintenance for fleets. This was shared with us by First Aid Wheels, a wheel refurbishment centre in London. Approximately one-third of the fleet’s maintenance budget […]