ITIA warns on improper fitting of tyres

on Nov 25, 13 • in TyreTalk • with Comments Off on ITIA warns on improper fitting of tyres

Widespread improper fitting of tyres by untrained tyre dealers is contributing to the rising NCT failure rate, with thousands of cars being rejected in the test as a result. This is the warning from President of the Irish Tyre Industry Association (ITIA), Kevin Farrell, as the Association introduces a comprehensive self-regulation scheme to bring improved standards, service and safety into the tyre trade in Ireland. The move is on foot of the rise in the sale of part-worn tyres and of tyres being improperly fitted by untrained retailers