Mycompanyfleet weigh up pro’s and con’s of winter tyres
The debate and interest, with the recent bad weather, regarding the need for winter tyres has once again reignited and Mycompanyfleet are advising that fleet managers need to look at the additional costs involved against the savings to be made in reduced accident costs before making a decision.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, recommends the use of cold weather tyres in part due to a Government report, which says that industry needs to be better prepared for the winter months, however, many fleet managers are reluctant to make this suggestion to their drivers because of the additional costs involved in having two sets of tyres.
Luke Hicks, business executive at Mycompanyfleet said “It isn’t a cut and dried decision and the current spell of bad weather seems certain to generate greater interest in winter tyres, especially in those areas worst affected,”
“Fleet managers have to balance the additional tyre costs against the likelihood of increased accident rates without the tyres, which have been proved to be more effective in braking and steering in both cold and wet weather conditions.
“The best way to do that is through modelling the situation using fleet software to identify the true costs and true savings that can be achieved. But if switching to cold weather tyres saves one accident from occurring, then the tyres more than likely pay for themselves,” he said.
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