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St Michael’s Hospice

In the last year, the Hospice at Home team based at St Michael’s Hospice has covered almost 100,000 miles. To ensure they remain mobile and able to reach the most remote parts of our beautiful county, John Wood Tyres will help ensure the tyres on the five KGM Tivoli’s will remain in tip-top condition. Here’s Greg from John Wood Tyres, with Gemma from the Hospice at Home team, beside one of the cars which have been provided by KGM Hereford, trading as Hereford Motor Group Ltd. *St Michael’s Hospice and Marie Curie partner with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board to provide the Herefordshire Hospice at Home service.

Teamwork Meets Safety First!

Recently, the JWT team came together for an evening dedicated to health and safety in the workplace.From insightful discussions to interactive demonstrations, we reinforced our commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for everyone.Of course, no team night would be complete without some food and banter afterwards.Thank you to @thegrubshed

Tread Depth Inspection

The importance of Tread Depth Inspection Are your tyres legal? When should you change them? Always ensure your tyres conform to the UK minimum legal tread depth i.e. 1.6mm. This means that your tyres should have at least 1.6mm of tread left across the central three quarters of the tyre tread breadth and around the entire circumference of the tyre. Various types of tread depth indicator devices can be purchased from car product specialists. These can be dipped into the tyre tread to measure the depth in millimetres. You can also do the 20p test, by following these steps recommended by TyreSafe: How to check your tread depth with the 20p test 1. Ideally, tyre tread depth should be checked at least once a month at the same time that you check your tyre pressure. 2. Insert the 20p coin into the main tyre grooves at several places around the circumference of the tyre and across its width. 3. If the outer band of the 20p coin is visible whenever you check the tread, your tread depth may be illegal and you should have them checked by a qualified tyre specialist In addition, most car tyres now have tread wear indicators set into the tread grooves, which show when the tyre is worn to 1.6mm of remaining tread. When these indicators become level with the tread surface your tyres should be changed immediately. If you are still having trouble, consult a vehicle maintenance expert. Members of our team are on hand to help if you need us. Note: If you are taking your vehicle abroad legal tread depth may vary, come and speak to us or ask a reputable source.

Taking Care of your Tyres

Take Care of Your Tyres & They Will Take Care of You Tyres may not be the first thing you consider when it comes to vehicle safety, but tyres are your vehicle’s only link with the road. In fact, your safety (and that of your passengers) actually relies on an area of contact between the tyre and the road surface, which is no bigger than the palm of your hand. In addition to grip, tyres also support the weight of the vehicle and provide drive and directional control. When fitting replacement tyres ensure they are of the same size, load index and speed symbol as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Where tyres are not fitted in complete sets of four, we advise that tyre types are not mixed across an axle. Talk to us about the fitment details for your car, especially if you are in any doubt. The following checklist outlines a few simple procedures, which if carried out regularly will ensure your tyres remain safe and you get value for money in terms of performance and service life. We have more detail on each procedure via the links to help you look after your tyres correctly. After all, if you look after your tyres, they will look after you! Tyre Checklist: Visual Tyre Care: Visually check tyre condition on a regular basis Tread Depth Inspection: Inspect tread depth to ensure tyres are safe and legal Tyre Pressure: Maintain correct inflation pressures Tyre Positions & Handling: Fit tyres in sets of two or four. If just two fit them to the rear. For 4x4s use identical tyres all round Alignment: Consider a wheel alignment check to ensure tyres wear evenly Valves: Maintain valves to extend the life of your tyre and improve safety For help or advice on tyre maintenance, give us a call or come and see us.

What does my Tyre Pressure need to be?

The importance of maintaining the correct tyre pressure Maintaining the correct tyre pressure is an important factor in both the safety and longevity of tyres. Over or under inflation could adversely affect the vehicle handling and the tyre’s performance and durability. Additionally keeping your tyres at the correct pressure and using energy efficient tyres reduces your engines workload. This means you’ll save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions too. Make sure of the correct tyre pressures by referring to the vehicle manufacturer’s handbook. Check tyre pressures monthly and before any long trip. The tyres should be checked when they are cold, as tyres heat up as you drive causing a slight increase in pressure. Don’t forget to check the spare tyre. If you intend to tow with the vehicle, e.g. a trailer or caravan, always consult the vehicle handbook or a tyre specialist for suggestions as increased pressures may be required. Remember your trailer or caravan will also need its tyres checked. Regular vehicle maintenance can be the difference between a great journey and a terrible one.

Choosing The Right Tyres for my car

The importance of the getting the right tyres for your vehicle Many drivers aren’t aware of when the optimum time to replace their tyres is, you may notice a deterioration of performance as your tyres wear but how do you know when you should actually replace a tyre? Even fewer are aware that through some simple checks and regular maintenance you can significantly improve the performance and longevity of your tyres, giving you the very best value for your money. However, every motorist is fully aware of just how expensive owning and driving a car is. With this in mind, the tyre experts at Michelin have created some simple guides to make sure you get the very best performance and life from your tyres. Tyre Damage & Ageing Tyres last longer with regular checks Standard car / van tyres are designed to be adequately filled with air, if they are not used at the correct pressure you are increasing the risk of damage to the tyre and may reduce the performance and overall life of the tyre. Make sure you check your tyre pressures monthly and before any long trip. At the same time, its important to check the tyre tread depths, and look for any signs of damage to the sidewall, or strange or irregular wear of the tyre tread. If you are in any doubt, speak to us and  we will be able to talk you through whether you should come into our depot to check if your tyres are suitable for further use. Reasons to change my tyres – The Wrong Tyres For best all-around performance, the same type of tyre should be used in all four wheel positions. Tyres of different sizes, constructions, and stages of wear may affect vehicle handling and stability. In addition, there may be specific recommendations by vehicle or tyre manufacturers which may apply to your vehicle. These should be followed, please check your vehicle handbook for details. Never mix radial and non-radial tyres Very simply, the experts at Michelin recommend that you do not mix radial and non-radial (i.e. cross-ply or bias-belted) tyres on a vehicle. If mixing tyres is unavoidable, never mix radial and non-radial tyres on the same axle. If two radial and two non-radial tyres are installed on a vehicle, it is widely accepted that the two radials must be installed on the rear axle and the two non-radials on the front axle. There are many ways to find the proper tyres for your vehicle. If you’re not sure what tyres are best suited to your vehicle, use our tyre selector.

The Danger of Part worn Tyres

At John Wood Tyres, we do not sell part worn tyres. Our decision not to sell part worn tyres comes as a result of extensive research undertaken by a number of organisations. Take a look at the information below.

Venus Midnight Walk

We, at John Wood Tyres are proud to sponsor this year’s..VENUS MIDNIGHT WALK on 12th July 2024! Hereford’s Biggest Girls Night Out! The Venus Midnight walk is one of St – Michael’s Hospices most-popular events! In 2024 it returns for its 16th year and will be extra special, as it’s also commemorating 40 years of St Michael’s Hospice. Venus is a walk around Hereford in memory of someone you miss, adorned in pink. Don’t forget to grab your glow sticks and reflective bands so everyone can see you and enjoy a fun well supported night.

Flaktgroup UK

Thank you to @flaktgroup for asking us to showcase our Escort RSR alongside Moran Motorhomes & Saxon Motorsport for the ‘Fläkt-On-Wheels’ Tour. It was great to meet everyone and explain all about our journey through motorsport. Even the Mayor of Hereford had a quick seat fitting.

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