Fedima Rally Tyres

Fedima Rally Tyres Rally Tyres at the right price! All tyres are E marked and are not marked for Competition purposes only. They are fully legal on all UK road rallies.

Hereโ€™s your Fun Fact Friday post ready to copy, paste and share! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ ๐Ÿ FUN FACT FRIDAY โ€“ MOTORSPORT UK EDITION! ๐Ÿ Think y...
22/05/2026

Hereโ€™s your Fun Fact Friday post ready to copy, paste and share! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ

๐Ÿ FUN FACT FRIDAY โ€“ MOTORSPORT UK EDITION! ๐Ÿ

Think you know all about the UKโ€™s home of motorsport? ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Weโ€™ve dug out some brilliant facts to impress your matesโ€ฆ

โœ… Over 120 years of history! ๐Ÿ“œ
Way back in 1903 it started life as the RAC Motor Sports Association โ€“ it only became Motorsport UK in 2018!

โœ… Huge numbers! ๐Ÿคฏ
Every single year, they licence 30,000+ competitors, 10,000 officials and run more than 2,500 events up and down the country!

โœ… Where legends begin! โญ๏ธ
Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Colin McRae & so many more all cut their teeth at Motorsport UK-regulated events โ€“ itโ€™s the ultimate proving ground!

โœ… The green leader! โ™ป๏ธ
Theyโ€™re leading the charge to make motorsport sustainable โ€“ cutting emissions, reducing waste and protecting the future of our sport.

โœ… The rule-makers & trainers! ๐ŸŽ“
Every marshal, official and instructor follows their training & standards โ€“ keeping us safe and racing fair!

Did YOU know any of these? Let us know below! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿš— FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAYโœจ DID YOU KNOW?Rally originated in France with long-distance city-to-city competitions, most not...
15/05/2026

๐Ÿš— FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY
โœจ DID YOU KNOW?
Rally originated in France with long-distance city-to-city competitions, most notably the 1894 Parisโ€“Rouen Horseless Carriage Competition, which tested endurance and reliability above all else.
The sport formally took shape with the first Monte Carlo Rally in 1911, focusing on navigation, skill, and speed across varied European conditions.
Today, over 4,000 registered competitors take part in rallies under Motorsport UK regulations each year, across more than 200 events nationwide ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

๐Ÿ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ Did you know that legendary racer Mickey Thompson created his own tyres to break the land ...
08/05/2026

๐Ÿ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

Did you know that legendary racer Mickey Thompson created his own tyres to break the land speed record?

Working with Gene McMannis, he set out to design a tyre capable of surviving a blistering 500mphโ€”because there was nothing on the market that could handle those speeds. In 1960, his custom-built tyres helped him reach a world record speed of 406.6mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Talk about driving innovation to the limit! ๐Ÿš€

๐ŸŒ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! โ™ป๏ธ Did you know that an old tyre can have over 110 new lives? ๐Ÿ›žโœจ Tyre recycling is a game-chan...
01/05/2026

๐ŸŒ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! โ™ป๏ธ

Did you know that an old tyre can have over 110 new lives? ๐Ÿ›žโœจ

Tyre recycling is a game-changer for the planet, keeping huge amounts of scrap rubber out of landfills. The process is fascinating: steel frames are removed, and the rubber is shredded into "rubber crumbs" to be transformed into something entirely new!

Youโ€™ll find recycled tyres in:
๐Ÿ›ฃ๏ธ Roading materials
โšฝ Artificial turf
๐Ÿง’ Playground safety mats

Sustainability in motion! ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿš€ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐Ÿ›ž Ever wondered just how many tyres it takes to keep the world moving? The scale is absolutely...
24/04/2026

๐Ÿš€ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐Ÿ›ž

Ever wondered just how many tyres it takes to keep the world moving? The scale is absolutely massive! ๐ŸŒ

Every single day, approximately 6.8 million tyres are manufactured globally. That adds up to hundreds of millions of tyres produced every year by manufacturers across the world to keep everything from bicycles to giant mining trucks on the road.

Thatโ€™s a lot of rubber hitting the tarmac! ๐ŸŽ๏ธ๐Ÿ’จ

๐Ÿš€ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ Did you know the Space Shuttle had some seriously tough tyres?  They were filled with nitro...
17/04/2026

๐Ÿš€ FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY! ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ

Did you know the Space Shuttle had some seriously tough tyres?

They were filled with nitrogen, pumped up to a massive 340 PSI (thatโ€™s way higher than your car!), and despite their durability, they were only used for just one or two landings before being retired.

Space travel really isnโ€™t gentle on gear! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact Friday with Fedima! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ Did you know your tyres have a "birth certificate" hidden in plain sight? ๐Ÿง Look for t...
10/04/2026

๐Ÿ’ก Fun Fact Friday with Fedima! ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ’จ

Did you know your tyres have a "birth certificate" hidden in plain sight? ๐Ÿง

Look for the DOT code on your sidewall. The last four digits tell you exactly when they were madeโ€”for example, "1223" means the 12th week of 2023! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Why does it matter?
Even if they look new, rubber degrades over time. Checking the age of your tyres is crucial for your safety on and off the road. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

When was the last time you checked yours? Let us know in the comments

FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY ! Did you know tyres can be recycled into different products/materialsTyres can be recycled into ...
27/03/2026

FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY !
Did you know tyres can be recycled into different products/materials
Tyres can be recycled into more than 110 products which is a fantastic initiative as this decreases the amount of scrap rubber that ends up in landfills. Common uses for recycled tyres include roading, artificial turf and playground mats. The recycling process consists of removing any steel frames, followed by shredding the scrap tyres into small bits of rubber crumbs.

13/03/2026

๐Ÿ›ž Fun Fact Friday: Why are tyres black?

Did you know that natural rubber is actually white? ๐Ÿฅ› The very first tyres ever made matched that snowy color!

The shift to the black tyres we see today happened when carbon black was added to the rubber mixture. This wasnโ€™t just for looksโ€”it was a game-changer for strength and durability. The innovation was popularized by firms like Binney & Smith, turning tyres into the high-performance components they are today.

Next time you see a Fedima tyre, remember: itโ€™s black because itโ€™s built to last! ๐Ÿ’ช

Here is an easy way to identify which tyre compound is which ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป
09/03/2026

Here is an easy way to identify which tyre compound is which ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿป


FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY ! Im sure you know the Michelin Man, but did you know his official name is Bibendum? This quirky ...
06/03/2026

FEDIMA FUN FACT FRIDAY !

Im sure you know the Michelin Man, but did you know his official name is Bibendum? This quirky name comes from the Latin phrase โ€œNunc est bibendum,โ€ meaning โ€œNow is the time to drink.โ€ Early Michelin ads showed him drinking up road obstacles, proving just how tough Michelin tyres are.

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