Spanish crash analysis highlights tyres

Research carried out in Spain highlights tyre problems as being the cause of a significant number of crashes. The study was carried out jointly by Spanish automobile club, RACE, and tyre manufacturer Goodyear. The results of the study estimate close to 824,000 private vehicles in Spain feature tyres that are in a condition described as ‘deficient’. Analysis of crash data carried out by RACE also shows that tyre problems were the cause of 34% of crashes in Spain in 2013. Worryingly, this represents an increa
May 13, 2014 Read time: 1 min
A study shows many car crashes in Spain to be attributable to poor tyre condition
RSSResearch carried out in Spain highlights tyre problems as being the cause of a significant number of crashes. The study was carried out jointly by Spanish automobile club, 7326 RACE, and tyre manufacturer 5010 Goodyear. The results of the study estimate close to 824,000 private vehicles in Spain feature tyres that are in a condition described as ‘deficient’. Analysis of crash data carried out by RACE also shows that tyre problems were the cause of 34% of crashes in Spain in 2013. Worryingly, this represents an increase of 30% over the data for the previous year, suggesting that owners are neglecting the condition of their vehicles.

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