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Car Tyres Repair Specialists

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Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Car Tyres Repair Specialists

6 best puncture precautions

  1. Keep your tyres properly inflated: Underinflated tyres are more susceptible to punctures because they have a larger contact patch with the ground, which increases the chance of hitting a sharp object.
  2. Use tyre liners or puncture-resistant tyres: These are designed to prevent or reduce the chance of getting a puncture.
  3. Avoid riding on rough roads or through debris: This is especially important when riding through construction zones or areas with a lot of broken glass or other sharp objects on the road.
  4. Keep your vehicle in good condition: Regularly inspect your tyres and other components for wear or damage that could make your bike more vulnerable to punctures.
  5. Install a bike computer with a speedometer, as it can help you notice any unusual vibrations in the tyre that could indicate a puncture before it becomes a full-blown flat
  6. Have a spare tube, pump, and tyre lever with you when you ride, so that you’re prepared if you do get a puncture, which can help you get back on the road quickly and safely.

So, a little bit of history! Car Tyres Repair Specialists

As a life long tyre guy, specialists tyre repairs have always been around. Of course, I can now go back to the beginning, to the introduction of radial car tyres. Firstly, many of these tyres were fitted with inner tubes.

Specifically Michelin tyres on early French imported cars, including Renault and Citroen. So, car tyres containing inner tubes were very common. also relatively easy to repair. When the tubes were removed, they were either repairable or ripped to pieces! due to them being run on when deflated.

Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Car Tyres Repair Specialists
Then came the “tubeless tyres.” Car Tyres Repair Specialists

Very early in my tyre career, we were introduced to “tubeless tyres.” These are still the norm in today’s tyre market. remembering that my manager at the time said they would “never catch on” !

As a result, we were given some rudimentary instruction on how to repair these tyres when they became punctured. Different tyre repair salesmen introduced and demonstrated a wide range of new products to us. So, one guy tried to sell us what he said was a ball of string soaked in vulcanised rubber.

A piece was cut off the ball and pushed through the hole in the tyres tread, where the nail had pierced the tyre. This is something I will never forget! Because his demonstration tyre had about 500 of these pieces of string pushed into holes ! while the tyre was still inflated.

So it resembled a large hedgehog ! Very strange! However, this never took off, and a sort of mushroom repair patch became the standard. The repair area was buffed and dirt was removed. A probable cause would be a nail or screw. As a result, the object was removed and the hole was drilled to take one of the mushroom repair patches.

These were to be the answers for years to come. The nail-induced hole in the mushroom’s stem would be filled, and a vulcanised patch on the inside would cover the damaged area. perfect !

Bigger holes required a different repair method. Car Tyres Repair Specialists

After a few years, I got a job working for a tyre repair specialist in Leeds. So, the coal and steel industries in the UK were in full swing. Consequently, there was a need to repair the giant tyres that were fitted to the giant earth-moving machines. It was significantly larger than the car tyres I was used to repairing, and it presented a new challenge.

Believe it or not, the systems for repairing were much the same, except for the difference in size. In fact, you could get inside most of these large tyre to repair them. So, in the next five years, I was able to learn a great deal about different tyre repair methods. Of course, this was to help me in the coming years of owning my own tyre business.

So, to bring us up to date, we have now installed a “hot vulcanised car tyre repair machine“. Car tyre have become much larger in recent years. Of course, mainly due to the advent of SUV-type vehicles and large motorhomes. Tyre damage to the shoulder area can be repaired by using our specialist equipment. Although it is a good profit for us , can it also save the customer a small fortune ? naturally by not having to buy a new tyre.

All-round tyre service. Car Tyres Repair Specialists

As a tyre centre owner for over forty odd years now, it has always been my aim to be an all-round tyre service facility for my customers in the Halifax area. So the addition of such equipment, including an alloy wheel straightening machine and a new “four wheel alignment centre,” has brought us very close to achieving this goal.

Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs
Beware of Cheap Tyre Repairs
Cars and Climate Change

Could Driverless Cars Empty cities

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Could Driverless Cars Empty cities

Could Driverless Cars Empty cities
Could Driverless Cars Empty cities

Could Driverless Cars Empty cities?

It comes as no surprise that the first autonomous systems. Able to control steering, braking, and accelerating. So, have already started appearing in cars. Automobile giants like Ford, GM, Toyota, Nissan, Volvo, and Audi have all shown off cars that can drive themselves. As a result, they have all declared that within a decade. They plan to sell some form of advanced automated cars.

Thus taking over driving on highways or being able to park themselves in a garage.

Google, meanwhile, is investing millions in autonomous driving software. Subsequently, its driverless cars have become a familiar sight. Especially on the highways around Silicon Valley. Hence, over the last several years,.

The first autonomous systems, which are able to control most of the cars systems,. Therefore, have already started appearing in cars. The big car manufacturers have all shown off cars that can drive themselves. I must confess that this is something that I cant get my head around? The thought of all these cars bobbing about town scares the pants off me.

Especially in small towns with Victorian infrastructure

such as in Halifax here in the UK. So it may be OK in Silicon valley, but not many other places. I realise that, If we think about it, we humans actually make terrible drivers. Not to mention reckless drivers. People who fiddle with their phones, maps or GPS while driving are responsible for significant number of accidents.

The software that self-driving cars use is smart enough to detect the wait time at traffic signals and also on road stops, which would reduce unnecessary traffic congestion on busy streets. I do agree, though, with the people who took part in this survey. if I lived in a town or city, I would move to the country. Escape would be the only way. However, I do not think it will  happen in my lifetime?

What the survey says about the autonomous cars-

Autonomous cars could see Brits escape to suburbs – Car Keys

batteries

Van Battery Care

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Van Battery Care

Van Battery Care
Van Battery Care

Van Battery Care

EricRoberts‘s insight:

Give your car battery a winter check

As we all know winter is just around the corner here in the Northern hemisphere. The weather is turning colder at night and this will affect the performance of your car battery. To keep you car battery lasting longer there are one or two things that you can do.

If your van battery has the old-type screw tops, then you can inspect the level of acid in your battery, With Van Battery Care, this can be checked and remedied.

If this is something that you have to do at frequent intervals,

then it means that the battery is boiling and could have a faulty alternator. You should top up the battery with distilled water and recheck it a few days later to see if the level has dropped again. If the level has dropped, then you should get your alternator checked at a good garage.

If are reading this in the UK and you do not know of a good garage, then look up the nearest independent garage in your area, they have safeguards to protect you the customer and a fair price policy, but more than that they can be trusted.

Also, another Van Battery Care tip

Of course, is to look out for white coloured powder on the top of the  battery. This indicates a leak around the terminals, the white powder is dried battery acid. You can clean it off using a cup full of warm water. But if it is a recurring problem. So, it means that the battery is on its way out.Needing replacing! Before it lets you down, on your deliveries. It is a good idea to always keep a Car Battery Charger and a 12V Voltmeter,to hand. As it may just keep you going for a few more winter days. Of course, until you can buy Cheap Car batteries Online.

This is about the limit that you can go to check

over your battery and look after it. After all, as I have said, the last thing you want is for the battery to let you down when you

least expect it and having to be towed to the nearest garage to have it seen to, and paying over the odds because you are stranded. That is if they have a battery to fit your car, you may have to wait another day if they have to order a new battery.

More reading…”If you often see leaks under your car, it’s about time to check your van battery. Extreme weather condition can cause the battery to crack and leak.

Van batteries sometimes leak highly corrosive acid, which is harmful to your van and to you as well. Good van battery care will ensure this does not happen?. Cleaning up a battery leak is easy, but you should observe the utmost caution when dealing with battery acid to prevent injury.” http://carfs.net/2013/10/your-car-is-at-risk-reasons-car-batteries-fail.

mot testing and car servicing

How Air Filters Work

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How Air Filters Work

How Air Filters Work
How Air Filters Work

How Air Filters Work

Chevy High Performance Magazine

For performance air filter manufacturers like Air aid, determining the ideal filter design for each vehicle application is a balancing act between optimal flow and packaging constraints.

EricRoberts‘s insight:

What do CAR AIR FILTERS DO?

So, as we all know, All filters are very important parts of your cars performance system. They help your engine breathe easily by filtering out the dirt and dust that enters your car engine. The car engine sucks in tremendous amounts of air. Importantly, this air must be perfectly clean.

It is amazing what the engine will sink in. Especially in summer! Of course, it sucks in millions of insects and dust particles. Including in autumn and winter!

So, apart from dirt and grime, How Air Filters Work

The engine sucks in leaves. Even water from the winter rains. All these things can end up in the engine compartment and eventually be sucked into the inlet ports. But your air filter stops all this from happening.

The cabin filter is most often encased in a plastic holder, or older cars could be made of metal. This casing is a secondary filter safeguard and is sometimes they are shaped like kitchen pans, with the air intake looking like the pan handle, but the more modern cars have them shaped to fit in with the engine compartment. The plastic box has its own filter slits which helps trap larger objects such as leaves.

Air Filters

It is therefore very important to have your car serviced at regular intervals and to make sure that the garage changes the oil and other filters by asking them to see the old ones when you pick the car up. If you do not change the air filter, it will slowly clog up with dirt and starve your engine from oxygen.

This will hamper the performance of your car. The biggest problem is in Fuel-injected cars, because a dirty oil filter will hamper the performance of your car. It is great when a customer has just had his car serviced and notices the difference in the cars performance, this is usually because of the new air and oil filters.

Of course, all  filters are manufactured by many different companies, but here in Halifax, UK we use quality replacement filters on all models.

Winter Tyres Insurance

Quality Winter Tyres

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Quality Winter Tyres

Quality Winter Tyres
Winter Tyres or safer

Quality Winter Tyres

Autocars extol virtues of Quality Winter Tyres

“I was running a long term BMW 1M at the time, and at BMW’s insistence the car was fitted with a set of

The Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Tyres are a great choice.

Michelin Alpin winter tyres.

Of course, winter is on its way yet again! So, I wonder what the 2024 winter will bring us. However, it is important to keep you and your family safe and consider winter tyre if new tyres are required.

EricRoberts‘s insight:

Winter tyres

Of course, there has never been any doubt about  Winter Tyres . Significantly, including the fantastic job that they do when winter arrives. Including most in the Northern hemisphere, no matter what country you live in.

It is always an advantage when great car magazines !

The likes of Autocar reinforce what us tyre experts have been saying for years. So, the reason that we tend to harp on about safer Winter Tyres. Importantly, there is the safety aspect of the product. These days, cars are getting much faster and more powerful and we also have had a recent influx of SUV’s and crossover cars. These vehicles are next to useless when it comes to coping with the winter conditions of snow and ice. They are large and powerful and are absolutely useless in the snow without Winter Tyres fitted.

Quality Winter Tyres are now an essential safety commodity

Significantly, to be used on our modern-day vehicles. Winter tyres will even give you a significant safety advantage when driving on the highway on a stinking wet day. So must be considered before the winter sets in. We at Pellon Tyres in Halifax recommend a couple of makes that have been proven to us over the years. They are Falken and Jinyu! Although Jinyu is an economy brand,. Importantly, we have tested these on our own vehicles over the past few years.

Good Garage

State of the Auto repair Industry

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State of the Auto repair Industry

State of the Auto repair Industry
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This is in reply to your tweet, “Why Your Employees May Be Looking to Quit.”.

State of the Auto repair Industry

I am going to try to answer this complex question! As the owner of a small garage in the county of West Yorkshire, UK, there are many factors. Long-term, then, it all boils down to how you or your management treat people (your staff, of course).

In my opinion, this is why small and medium garages have always come out in the best health when times get tough. I have now been running my garage for almost fifty years. Many of my staff are long-term employees.

These good people are diamonds and should be looked after all along the way. Millions of small and medium garage and autocentre owners will know exactly what I mean.

We all hear horror stories about how the national garage chains treat there staff. Forcing them to work extra hours and always having to sell addons when they are not required.

Customers are not stupid-State of the Auto repair Industry

I always make sure that my staff is looked after so they, too, can make a good living out of the business. Some owners prefer to do this illegally . However, I prefer to use various bonus schemes. I must emphasise that these bonus schemes are not tied down to any targets in any way.

All my married staff have settled into nice homes and have a good standard of living. This is how it should be. The only thing that I ask is that they are polite and helpful to the customers. All my staff are taught to be multi-taskers.

Not only do they do the job of repairing cars, but they can also take the customers through the whole procedure of paying for the work done, issuing sales invoices, and dealing with credit card payments.

I find that this gives the staff and the customers a better shopping experience due to the personal contact. Another thing I ask for is that my staff have total access to our computer system and can also answer any phone calls.

We do have receptionists and depot managers- in the Auto repair Industry

However, should they be busy or on another call, then any member of staff can take the call and have the power to deal with the customer if they can. Customers are not stupid; they can see that my garage is a well-run and happy operation.

We are not perfect, and sometimes we do get a bad apple. However, they are sussed out early, and it is usually through my staff.

I could go on for ages, but to bring things up to 2022, where we are now, then we do have staffing problems going forward !

At the moment, because people are keeping their cars longer, we are packed out of the Auto repair Industry

We are also an MOT testing station and are booked up for three weeks at the moment. I am struggling to find at least two new members of staff.

It looks like younger people do not  want to get their hands dirty anymore. My only hope for the state of the auto repair industry is for some return to the apprenticeship schemes we had in days gone by.

Once you get them then you must work hard to keep them ?

Hydrogen Fuel cells

Hydrogen fuel-cell cars

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Hydrogen fuel-cell cars

Hydrogen fuel-cell cars
Hydrogen fuel-cell cars

Hydrogen fuel-cell cars

EricRoberts‘s insight:

Toyota cars go ahead with Hydrogen fuel power

As a result of more advanced research. So, hydrogen fuel cell technology has moved further on. Hence, at this moment in time companies are setting up Hydrogen fuel-cell cars filling stations all over Europe. One company that has been heavily involved is Air Liquide . Consequently,who are in the process of developing filling stations. Indeed have built 60 new Hydrogen fuel-cell cars filling stations across the World.

Air Liquide have said that these fuel-cell cars can be filled in a few minutes and the equipment that is used to fill the car is much the same as a diesel or petrol car and is just as safe.

More reading

…http://www.airliquide-hydrogen-energy.com/en/notre-offre/filling-station.html

Here in the UK we are making forward moves to build a network of Hydrogen fuel-cell cars fuel filling stations and negotiations are taking place to use the network of supermarket filling stations to accommodate Hydrogen Fuel Cells pumps alongside the standard pumps used for petrol and diesel.

This move by Toyota will bring into play a battle of the green choices; one will be fuel-cell cars and the other will be lithium-ion technologies. It will be very interesting to see who comes out on top.

So, to update the situation,

Toyota is still leading the way forward. The main stumbling block is the lack of infrastructure for customers to fill up. Importantly, German car maker BMW is also interested in pursuing its interest in hydrogen-powered cars.

So, BMW, along with the “clean energy partnership initiative” is looking to set up 130 service stations by the year 2022. Ultimately, this will allow up to 60,000 hydrogen cars to operate in Germany. Optimistically, service station locations should increase up to 400 by 2025.

Are hydrogen cars the way of the future for transportation in 2024?


Hi everyone! Let’s talk about a topic that’s hot in the automotive industry right now: hydrogen vehicle technology. By 2024, the buzz hasn’t subsided—if anything, it’s still growing louder. What’s new with these cutting-edge gadgets, then?

The Exuberance Around Hydrogen
Hydrogen cars, also referred to as “fuel cell cars” in the tech community, use a specific kind of fuel cell to convert hydrogen gas into energy.Then, this electricity powers the vehicle. The sole byproduct in this case is water, plain old H2O, unlike gas-guzzlers or even electric vehicles! It’s kind of neat, huh?

The Scene in 2024
The amount of attention being paid to hydrogen this year has really taken off, particularly in the UK. Businesses are springing up everywhere with the goal of lowering the cost and increasing the accessibility of hydrogen fuel.

The development of the infrastructure is one of the major news stories. The government is pushing for more hydrogen refuelling stations, as are some major companies in the automotive industry. Though it’s a bit of a chicken-and-egg scenario, more cars must be driven on the road in order for the stations to be justified, but more stations must be driven in order for people to purchase the cars!

The Advantages


The benefits of hydrogen are too many to mention. No emissions at all? Verify. Faster refuelling than with electric vehicles? Verify. Additionally, they provide a driving range comparable to that of regular cars, eliminating range anxiety.

The Difficulties


Still, it’s not all smooth sailing just yet. Both the fuel and the cost of these cars are still somewhat high. In addition, there is the whole charade of environmentally beneficial hydrogen production.

Local Views
We’re beginning to notice a little bit more interest in hydrogen technology here in Halifax. A new petrol station is being discussed and might be the catalyst for significant change in this area. This is an excellent chance to invest early in what might potentially be the next big thing in automotive technology.

Concluding

Is hydrogen the fuel of the future for cars? There is still work to be done, but the situation appears hopeful. The encouraging progress made so far paints an upbeat picture of a cleaner, greener driving experience in 2024. Shall we keep an eye out for anything?

Hydrogen-powered vehicles can be worth your attention if you’re considering making the move or are simply interested in new technology. Who wouldn’t want to support the environment and have a smooth trip around town, after all?

Till we meet again, have a safe drive!

See on www.windpowerengineering.com

WASTE TYRE TALK

Waste Tyre Uses: Great Planters

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Waste Tyre Uses

Waste Tyre Uses
Waste Tyre Uses

Waste Tyre Uses

Correct tyre disposal is in our best interest. Old tyres are just part of the problem of recycling all our waste. In recent times, we have started to solve the problem of mass disposal of our scrap tyres. Hence, they are now turned into many useful items. Important, such as tarmac chipping, where the small pieces of rubber are shredded.

So, these rubber chips are added to tarmac to give a quieter road surface. The other big use is that they are used to power cement kilns. Thus, they are specially heated to dry out the liquid cement in large kilns. The kilns are designed not to emit any smoke into the atmosphere, making this a very green process.   

In essence, the thing that I am pleased with is the millions of ways that ordinary people have found ways to use our old car tyres to make different items. Some make clothing and jewellery, but the main items are made into garden objects, and I think that they look really good. I am starting to show some of these ideas on my blog and hope to inspire people to use a few old waste tyres to make similar things.

Innovative Gardening: Turning Old Tyres Into Garden Gems. Waste Tyre Uses


Hello, fellow gardening aficionados! Today, we’ll look at a topic that’s both eco-friendly and creative: repurposing old scrap tyres in the garden. Now, before you raise your eyebrows at the idea of a tyre on a flowerbed, let me assure you that it is not only doable, but may also offer a distinct charm to your outdoor space.

Did You Know About Tyre History? Waste Tyre Uses

Tyres have been around for a while, right? But did you know that Charles Goodyear, the tyre giant’s namesake, invented vulcanised rubber in 1839? Fast forward to present, and we’re looking for methods to repurpose these rubbery circles for our gardening!

Why use old tyres in the garden?

Eco-friendly: Reusing tyres keeps them out of landfills. It’s a little start, but every bit counts in protecting our beautiful world.
Durability: Tyres are robust and can handle all types of British weather, from dreary Halifax afternoons to brief bright intervals.
Versatility: They can be utilised in a variety of ways! Planters, garden furniture—you name it.
Getting Creative With Tyres

Colourful Planters: Get some paint and let out your inner artist. Bright colours may transform a drab tyre into a lively planter. Add some petunias or geraniums, and voilà! You’ve got a statement piece.

Herb Garden: Want to cultivate some herbs? Stack a few tyres, fill with soil, and then plant your favourite herbs. For a refreshing cup of tea, try basil, thyme, or mint.

Garden Furniture: That’s right! Tyres may be repurposed into unique chairs and tables. Add some cushions for comfort, and you’ve created the ideal setting for a cup of tea in the yard.

Safety first.

A brief note: make sure the tyres you’re using are clean and free of dangerous residues. Safety comes first, always!

A nod to local charm. Waste Tyre Uses


Adding a touch of local flavour is usually a winner. Why not base your tyre garden around Yorkshire’s rich history? Perhaps a War of the Roses-inspired colour scheme, or an homage to Halifax’s own Eureka! National Children’s Museum has some fun designs for the kids.

Conclusion


There you have it: used tyres may be garden treasures. It’s all about looking at things with your imagination and being open to attempting something new. So, next time you’re going to throw out an old tyre, think twice. It might be your garden’s next big thing!

Happy gardening, everyone!

Waste Tyres Uses-Collected from any tyre depot for free

Ultimately, tyre depots would only be too pleased to let any gardener take scrap ones. Of course, to be used as planters. Here in Halifax, UK, we are only too pleased to help anyone out with some old ones.

So, to bring things up to date, gardening will become more popular in 2020. Subsequently, due to the terrible COVID-19 lockdown that we here in the UK have had to put up with,. People have taken up a greater interest in nature! Including a rise in the number of gardeners. Given these points, people in smaller gardens have taken to container based gardening. Including using old tyres again.

Insane MOT Test Proposals

MOT Testing Halifax

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MOT Testing Halifax

MOT Testing Halifax
MOT Testing Halifax

MOT Testing Halifax

Pellon Autocentre is an MOT Testing Halifax station with over 20 years experience.

MOT testing in Halifax is part of a series of explanations. How the MOT Rules works to keep your car safe and legal. When you prepare your car for the MOT test, the following advice will apply:. Especially when dealing with wheels and tyres. The first thing to check are the wheels.

As a result, if you have alloy wheels. You should check for serious damage and cracks. Also, you must have a full set of wheel nuts fitted. If your car has steel wheels and plastic hub caps,. Of course, the tightness of the nuts will not be checked by the tester. Thus, they will only be checked if you remove the hub caps before the car is tested.

If any nuts are missing, then this will result in a failure.

According to the DVLA MOT Rules,. The condition of the tyre is very important. Testers look for any side wall damage and for any cuts or damage to the tyre tread. The tester will also check the tread depth. Using his official tread depth gauge,. The legal limit is 1.6 mm across three-quarters of the tread width.

Tread depth can, of course, be detected by a visual look at the tyres. Of course, before you present the car for a test,. Tyre manufacturers build into the tyre treads a wear indicator bar. When the tyre wears down to the bar, a bald patch is visible. Police officers also use these bars for a quick check of tyre condition. Especially when stopping a motorist for a checkover.

Spare wheels and tyres are not part of the MOT test.

MOT Testing Halifax. You may not present a car for a test with a temporary spare on the car.Also, you must present the car with the best four wheels and tyres on it.

Tyre sizes are checked on the car on the same axle. But other information, such as load ratings, is not checked.Because this is deemed too technical. As a result, some cars may break the law. They are not part of an MOT test and, therefore, will not fail.


It is always good practice to have your car checked out

or have a service when you have your car tested; this will ensure that your car is legal and safe. Pellon Autocentre is leading MOT testing in the Halifax area.

Pellon Tyre and Autocentre offer car and van servicing and repairs to all makes of vehicles. 

Part Worn Tyres

WASTE TYRE TALK

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WASTE TYRE TALK

WASTE TYRE TALK

WASTE TYRE TALK
WASTE TYRE TALK

WASTE TYRE TALK-Looking for a fun and effective new piece of exercise equipment to burn fat and sculpt lean muscle?

Eric Roberts‘s insight:

This is a great way to use an old spare tyres.

I have seen ways of using old tyres . Including “how to keep fit” . Helping to “Get Rid of your Spare Tyre“. Especially in recent times. Reminding me of when I was a young tyre fitter in my twenties. Consequently, I worked for a company in Leeds called Kurt Neilds.

Then owned by Goodyear . Fitting Earthmover tyres for a living. The job was fantastic. We lifted and carried the giant tyres on Euclid Earthmovers and other giant plant hire vehicles, such as Cat Earth-movers like the Cat 631s and Terex dump trucks; we were fit as fiddles” and got paid for it as well.

I only weighed 11 stone and could eat what I wanted

Of course, it is no wonder that the use of tyres has been taken up by sportsmen and women to help them exercise. I was impressed at the way rugby union players played. Who can throw these big tyres about ! So now it looks like old tyres are being used for the exercises.

As described in this article from the WASTE TYRE TALK-Savannah Morning News. I am too old to take this up now but if anybody would like some old spare tyres to train with, you can have them for free here in Halifax.

Old waste tyres are now used for all sorts of things.

One of the main uses is to make them into rubber crumbs so that they can be made into safe flooring for, say, children’s play areas, These are replacing wood chippings that were once used and are much safer for the children to play on.

The waste tyre industry also supplies rubber pellets to cement-making companies to power their cement drying kilns. Also, large amounts of rubber pellets go into the making of tarmac for our roads to give a more cushioned ride and a harder-wearing surface when driven on.