Drivers in Kent urged to replace worn tyres amid safety fears
It follows Government data from between June 2021 and 2022, showing there were over 22 thousand road casualties in the South East
Drivers in Kent who need to replace their tyres- are being urged to act now and not put a price on safety.
It as budget's continue to be squeezed- following Government data from between June 2021 and 2022, showing there were over 22 thousand road casualties in the South East.
"That might be just checking the tyres and their pressure-levels"
Stuart Lovatt is chair of TyreSafe.
He told us why these figures are so high:
"It's because of the sheer number of tyres out there on the road, that need attention. That might be just checking the tyres and their pressure-levels. But also, some of these tyres might have actual damage that needs more serious work".
"You need to be going out there at least once a month"
Jason Simms is from Tyre-Safe:
"If you do need to replace your tyres- be aware that there are a lot of retailers who are offering zero percent finance on standard payments- so you can spread the cost more affordably"
"We do have tyre-pressure monitoring systems in cars, but that's only about the air pressure the tread and condition is equally as important. You need to be going out there at least once a month and checking those tyres are in good road-worthy condition"
What are the Government doing to help?
The Department of Transport say they've banned the fitting of tyres over ten years old- to the front of heavy vehicles, to improve safety. You can read more here.