Making the most of your tyres Your tyres are the only contact that your vehicle has with the road and they play a vital role in ensuring that your journey is a safe one. Not only must they support the weight of the vehicle but your tyres must respond to acceleration, braking and steering forces – as well as absorbing the impact of bumpy, uneven roads. Surely they deserve a little tlc?

Top tips for safer tyres
Tyre pressure
Tread depth
External damage
Wheel alignment and balance







Safety Tips

Tyre Pressure Check and adjust tyre pressures regularly – each month the average tyre loses about a pound of air pressure.

See your vehicle handbook for the correct tyre pressure –
under-inflation can cause rapid and irregular tread wear, over heating and increased fuel consumption, whilst over-inflation can damage the structure of the tyre.

Only check tyre pressure when your tyres are cold – never during or after a journey.

Tyre valves should be replaced whenever your tyres are changed as the valve rubber will perish with age.

Don’t forget to check the spare.