TYRE SAFETY TIPS

TYRE SAFETY TIPS

Tyres are designed and built with great care to provide thousands of miles of excellent service.

But for maximum benefit and tyre safety they must be maintained properly.

The most important factors in tyre care are:

  • Correct Specification compared to original equipment fitment
  • Correct inflation pressure
  • Correct vehicle loading
  • Correct tyre wear
  • Regular inspection
  • Good driving habits
  • Vehicle conditions

All Tyre Safety tips

 

TYRE INSPECTION

In addition to performing regular maintenance, you must also keep an eye out for potential problems that might affect your tyres.

CORRECT TYRE PRESSURE

Driving on any tyre that does not have the correct inflation pressure is dangerous.

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Wheel alignment and balancing are important for safety, comfort and maximum mileage from your tyres.

CORRECT LOADING

Tyres which are loaded beyond their maximum allowable loads will build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tyre destruction.

READING A SIDEWALL

Everything you need to know about the writing and symbols on the sidewall

STORING TYRES

When tyres are stored they should be stored in a cool, dry place away from sources of sunlight.

EU LABEL INFORMATION

The new EU tyre label is intended to give consumers more information when choosing new tyres.

REPLACING TYRES

For safety and good performance, you must take care when selecting replacement tyres.