Tyres
Safety, cost and compliance are three of the major factors fleets need to consider when determining their choice of tyres and when to replace them.
Fleet News looks at the impact effective tyre management can have on fleet effectiveness and safety in articles and features below.
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- Kwik Fit wins three-year sole supply tyre contract with SG Fleet UK
- Bridgestone to acquire TomTom Telematics for £800 million
- New head of fleet sales at Continental Tyres
- Fleet operators reminded of under-inflated tyre dangers in Tyre Safety Month
- Apollo Tyres launches new winter tyre in response to market demand
- Apollo Vredestein UK welcomes TBR sales manager
- Illegal and unsafe tyres sold to motorists
- 83% of Brits believe all cars will be autonomous in 120 years, research reveals
- Tyre labelling regulations to be updated by EU
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Tyre management: time to take control
Many fleets leave tyre management to their leasing companies, but there are many reasons they should take an increased interest
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Could all-season tyres offer fleets maximum benefits with minimal drawbacks?
The new generation of all-season tyres could offer fleets all the benefits of winter tyres but without the drawbacks. Andrew Ryan reports
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Fleet and safety: Much more to safety than just tread depth
Michelin reveals there is much more to safety than just tread depth after claims that worn tyres offer greater wet performance than new ones, Andrew Ryan discovers.
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Tyres: Manufacturers increase intelligent technology to make 'tyres of the future'
Technology embedded in tyres is increasingly matching the intelligence of the vehicles they are fitted on. Ben Rooth reports
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In the spotlight: Kwik Fit
Kwik Fit fleet sales director outlines the strategy as the company develops from tyres-only to a more comprehensive SMR service.
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Tyres: Time for change
Determining the optimum time to replace tyres can have significant cost, safety and compliance implications for fleets. Ben Rooth reports
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Premium, mid-range or budget, which tyres are best?
Tyres are estimated to make up around one-third of a fleet manager’s maintenance budget. Andrew Don speaks to the experts about the benefits and drawbacks of different cost options
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Shop around for a tyre purchase plan that suits you
Tyres have a vital role to play in the smooth operation of a business and the way they are acquired can have a significant impact on fleet costs.
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Keep your tyres in good condition to cut crashes
Just four patches of rubber keep vehicles on the road; looking after your tyres is vital for driver safety. Andrew Ryan and Sam Mace report
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Insight: tyres, spare wheels and breakdowns
Manufacturers are increasingly removing spare wheels from cars to increase efficiency. But fleets want the ability to change tyres, reports Jonathan Manning
