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Advice about Caravan tyres

Posted by | Apr 25, 2016 |

From Caravan tyres, to high performance car tyres – Ballymena Tyres can provide and fit the best for your budget. Ballymena Tyres have a wide range of tyres to suit every need and with years of experience you know that your car, people carrier or caravan is in good hands. The TyreSafe website have released this helpful video giving advice and details about how to make sure that your caravan is completely legal. Treadmagazine.co.uk also gives some great tips this summer for caravaners. Out of season storage conditions can sometimes have a detrimental effect on motor caravan and trailer caravan tyres, so owners are advised to carry out a series of simple checks to ensure their safety on the road and the safety of their passengers and other road users: Carefully examine tyres to ensure that there are no cuts or bulges and that the sidewalls are sound and not affected by ozone cracking. By law, tyres must have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread, however, Micheldever/Protyre recommends that tyres with less than 2.5mm of tread should be considered for replacement. Owners of trailer caravans with tyres that are over 7 years old should have them replaced irrespective of their condition. Tyre pressures are vital and should be checked and adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s handbook. Bring your caravan, car or people carrier to Ballymena Tyres this summer...

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Stay Safe with Winter Tyres

Posted by | Jan 14, 2016 |

TyreSafe, the tyre safety website, have been warning drivers to take care after December was recorded as being the wettest ever. With over the double the average rain fall and temperatures 4.1C higher than average, it was a testing time for drivers. Stay Safe with Winter Tyres This is the advice given from TyreSafe about winter tyres: Through a typical 12 month period, the UK experiences temperatures ranging from +32oC to as low as -15oC. Given such diverse weather conditions, it’s unreasonable to expect one type of tyre to provide consistently high safety levels. Winter weather tyres provide: • Higher levels of road safety during the colder winter months. • Considerably shorter stopping distances on both wet and dry roads at low temperatures. • Better mileage than normal tyres in winter weather. The wear on normal tyres increases when used during winter months, reducing mileage by up to 20%. If you are interested in finding out more about winter tyres or would like your tyres checked head to Ballymena Tyres on Warden Street in Ballymena or call them on 028 2565...

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Riding a Scooter or Moped in Ballymena

Posted by | Sep 16, 2015 |

If you ride a Scooter or Moped in Ballymena then make a PACT with your tyres. What does PACT mean? Here is all that you need to know from Tyresafe. Whether you ride a scooter or moped, for maximum enjoyment, performance and safety, TyreSafe recommends making a PACT with your tyres. P – Performance, including grip, handling and fuel economy will all be improved with correct tyre care. A – Air pressure is essential for maximum performance. Pressures should be checked at least once a week using an accurate pressure gauge. C – Condition is critical to road safety. Inspect tyres for any cuts, bulges, uneven wear or objects embedded in the tread. T – Tread depth is essential for safety on wet roads. Check that your tread depth is not below the legal minimum of 1mm (for bikes over 50cc). Bikes under 50cc must have the grooves of the original tread pattern clearly visible. Your tyres are the only part of your scooter or moped in contact with the road surface so it is essential that they are properly maintained and in a legal and roadworthy state. Failure to comply with the minimum legal standards can result in fines and penalty points, or even worse, your life. Correct tyre care is of particular importance during the spring as many riders of larger machines will be embarking on their...

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Motorcycle licence requirements – Ballymena

Posted by | May 29, 2015 |

In Ballymena we saw lots of Motorbikes around because of the North West 200, and from now on we expect to see more as the weather gets warmer and dryer. If you have been thinking of taking your Motorcycle test to get your motorcycle licence then here is all the information you need. If you have a provisional motorcycle licence, you MUST satisfactorily complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course. You can then ride unaccompanied on the public road a motorcycle up to 125 cc with a power output not exceeding 11 kW, with L plates, for up to two years. To ride a moped, learners MUST be 16 or over have a provisional moped licence complete CBT training. You can then ride unaccompanied on a public road a two-wheeled vehicle with a maximum design speed of 45 km/h (28 mph), with L plates, for up to two years. You MUST first pass the theory test for motorcycles, the manoeuvres test and then the moped practical test to obtain your full moped licence. If you passed your car driving test before 21 February 2011 you are qualified to ride a moped without L plates, although it is recommended that you complete CBT before riding on the road. If you passed your car driving test after this date you MUST complete CBT before riding a moped on the road. Click here...

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How to drive in Snow in Ballymena

Posted by | Jan 16, 2015 |

Ballymena has been hit by snow. Here are some hints of how to drive in snow – just incase we get some more this weekend! The AA issue lots more great advice about driving the the winter and we took our tips from their website here. Gentle manoeuvres are the key to safe driving – stopping distances are 10 times longer in ice and snow. Wear comfortable, dry shoes for driving. Cumbersome, snow-covered boots will slip on the pedals. Pull away in second gear, easing your foot off the clutch gently to avoid wheel-spin. Up hill –  avoid having to stop part way up by waiting until it is clear of other cars or by leaving plenty of room to the car in front. Keep a constant speed, choosing the most suitable gear well in advance to avoid having to change down on the hill. Down hill –  reduce your speed before the hill, use a low gear and try to avoid using the brakes. Leave as much room as possible between you and the car in front. If you have to use brakes then apply them gently. Automatic transmission – under normal driving conditions (motorways, etc) it’s best to select ‘Drive’ and let the gearbox do the work throughout the full gear range. In slippery, snowy conditions it’s best to select ‘2’, which limits the gear changes and also makes...

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