Most cars not ready for long holiday trip - Bridgestone

ERJ staff report (DS)

Brussels - Bridgestone has released the results of a survey of 38 000 European cars and says most of them are not fit for a long, heavily-laden journey.

It said 71 percent of motorists are driving on under-inflated tyres. Almost 12 percent of tyres on the road are also worn down below the EU legal minimum of 1.6 mm tread depth.

“These figures are particularly alarming at this time of year as families set off on long journeys with heavily-loaded cars. It is important for the safety of motorists that they check their tyres before leaving” says Des Collins, Vice President European Communications Office, Bridgestone Europe.

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Press release from Bridgestone Europe