Prometeon Tyre Group has secured a new contract with transport specialist Wrights of Twycross, helping the operator reduce tyre damage, improve fleet management and gain greater visibility over tyre maintenance and compliance.
Tyre Performance and Reliability
Wrights of Twycross operates around 200 specialist vehicles and 65 vans across four UK sites, serving major water companies including Anglian Water, Severn Trent, Thames Water, United Utilities and Yorkshire Water. Its fleet regularly operates on highways, rural roads, farm tracks and utility sites, making tyre performance and reliability critical.
Before partnering with Prometeon, Wrights had no unified tyre strategy, resulting in a mix of brands and specifications across the fleet. Working alongside service provider Tanvic, Prometeon introduced a more structured, application-led tyre management programme, including the use of Prometeon G02 tyres on much of the fleet.
Chris Harvey, Workshop Manager at Wrights of Twycross, said: “We had been seeing issues with tyres splitting and damage from stones getting into the tread, especially on some of the more rural routes. Since moving over to Prometeon, that has reduced significantly.”
He added, “Before, we were getting all different makes and types of tyres fitted that did not always suit the work we do. They just could not stand up to the terrain. We needed the right tyres on the right vehicles, and now we have total confidence that that is happening.”
Pro Management
Prometeon has also implemented its Pro Management portal, providing digital access to tyre inspection records, maintenance activity and fitment data.
Nigel Muddimer, Compliance Manager at Wrights of Twycross, said: “The transparency is a big win for us. We can go back onto the Prometeon portal and see what has been fitted, when it was done, and match that up with our own records. We know exactly which tyre has been fitted to which vehicle because we can trace it back. From a compliance point of view, that gives us real confidence.”
He added, “It also means we are not chasing bits of paper. Everything is digitised, so from both an operational and maintenance perspective, it is a much better system for us.”
According to Wrights, the new approach has reduced tyre failures and call-outs while improving confidence when presenting vehicles for MOT inspections.
Asked whether he would recommend Prometeon to other operators, Muddimer said: “Yes, get a set of trial tyres on and try Prometeon. You have got to look at the bigger picture. It might seem more expensive at first, but if the tyre lasts longer and stands up better to the job, it costs you far less in the long run.”
Luke Morris, Business Development Manager at Prometeon Tyre Group, said: “Wrights of Twycross operates in a highly specialised and demanding environment, so this was never about simply supplying tyres. It was about understanding how the fleet works, where the previous weaknesses were, and then putting a proper tyre management structure in place with the right service support behind it.”
He added, “By working closely with Tanvic and the Wrights team, we have been able to introduce a much more consistent and transparent approach across the fleet. It is very pleasing to hear the positive feedback from Nigel and Chris, and we look forward to continuing to support the business with a strategy that helps keep their vehicles moving safely, efficiently and with confidence.”
