If you have any concerns regarding the state of your tyres, or you believe your tyres are damaged and may need attention, find your nearest Tyres Group centre and give us a call or drop in at a time that suits you for a free tyre check. Tyres should always be inflated according to the manufacturer's specifications; these can be found in your vehicle manual. Ensuring your tyres are kept at the correct tyre pressure will help to keep running costs to an absolute minimum.
Tyre pressure will depend on the load of the car as well as sometimes differing between the front and rear tyres. Incorrect tyre pressure will cause uneven wear on your tyres and shorten the tyre lifespan: Low tyre pressure will increase your fuel consumption and can also contribute to loss of vehicle control.
Tyre pressure that is too high may cause your tyre to 'blow out' as well and contributing to reduced braking stability and cornering. It's recommended that you check your tyre pressure once every two weeks and adjust as necessary. Also remember to only check the pressure when the tyres are cold - this can be tyres that have not been used in the previous 2 hours to checking, or have covered no more than 2 miles.
If you find your tyre pressure reduces drastically on a regular basis, or you have concerns about your tyre pressure, search for your nearest Tyres Group centre and have your tyres checked by one of our professionals. It may be that you have a puncture or damage to your tyre you might not have noticed. Tyre Mixing Drivers must not have radial tyres on the front wheels and cross ply tyres on the rear wheels.
Unsuitable tyres All tyres must have a service description, i. Tyre ply or cord exposure If there is any cut in the tyre, no matter how small, which exposes cords then the tyre is illegal.
Tyre lumps, tears and bulges If the tyre has any lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, it is good practice when assessing the damage to remove the tyre from the rim and systematically inspect it both internally and externally. Tyre tread Depth The legal minimum tyre tread depth for cars, vans, eight-seater vehicles and light trailers, including caravans up to 3,kgs in gross vehicle weight, is 1.
Other points to remember Damage to road, person or vehicle If a tyre causes damage to the road, persons or any vehicle using the road it is deemed illegal.
Re-grooved tyres Re-grooved tyres are illegal on any passenger car or utility vehicle below 3, kilograms gross vehicle weight. Driving Abroad Tread depth requirements vary throughout Europe, so make sure you check the tread depth requirements for all countries you will be passing through.
Tips for safety when driving abroad Inspect all tyres, including the spare, for signs of damage. Check the age of your tyres: if they are five years old get them changed before your journey. Make sure your insurance is valid: check with your insurer if you are not certain. Payment Options. Follow Us. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies.
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Causes wear on outer edge of the tyre, which leads to a dip in the middle. You will need to inflate your tyres to the required pressure for your vehicle. Causes increased wear on the centre, as your tyre bulges in the middle from being over-inflated. This is damage caused by an impact to the sidewall. The bulge or "egg" indicates localised casing damage. An emergency braking manoeuvre with this tyre has caused the tyre to rapidly wear through the complete casing causing the tyre to deflate.
Surveys by tyre service engineers show that at least 25 per cent of all tyres examined are under-inflated by more than 10 per cent. Neglect of inflation pressures is one of the principle causes of rapid shoulder wear, uneven tread wear and premature tyre failure and it is an abuse which surveys show to be on the increase.
NB: It should be stressed that over-inflation may also result in inferior vehicle handling, excessive tyre wear and premature failure. Overloading cars, light vans and lightweight trailers is illegal. It is also likely to put excessive strain on the tyres resulting in greater than normal deflection and overheating which, in turn, leads to more rapid wear, greater susceptibility to impact damage and the danger of premature failure.
NB: The vehicle Handbook will give increased inflation pressures for full load conditions. Travelling for long distances on motorways at sustained high speeds and generally exceeding statutory speed limits imposes strenuous demands on tyres especially in terms of heat generation. Tyres in good condition and correctly inflated are designed to withstand the heat build-up at their maximum rated speeds.
However, if inflation pressures are significantly below those recommended then excessive heat will be generated, and in consequence wear will be accelerated and deflection will be greater with the risk of premature, and sometimes catastrophic, failure. Proper care and maintenance of tyres will reward drivers and vehicle owners with greater safety, better road holding, more comfort and, ultimately, savings in cost.
It will also save them from the risk of severe penalty ie fines and driving licence penalty points should they be caught on the road with tyres which do not conform to legal requirements. This section explains the main legal requirements for the condition and maintenance of tyres, and gives advice on tyre care to achieve longer life and lower operating cost.
Naturally, tyres wear as they are used. However, there are a couple of things you can do to prevent how fast this occurs. Such as:. Driving with worn tyres is not only very unsafe, but could land you with a hefty bill too.
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