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Tyre information

Maintaining your car tyres

If you own a car, it is your duty to maintain your tyres to ensure they are safe and legal.

It is advised to;

 

  • Check your tyre pressures weekly and make sure that they are kept at the manufacturers recommended pressure.

  • Carry out a visually inspection of your tyres and regularly check for damage such as cuts and bulges.

  • Consult a tyre specialist if you do find any damage to the tyres.

  • Ensure that your tyre tread depth does not reach the legal minimum limit of 1.6mm. Some tyres will have tread wear indicators, however, if you are unsure do not hesitate to ask a tyre specialist.

Maintaining your commercial tyres:

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  • From 1 February 2021 Construction and Use Regulations will not allow tyres aged over 10 years old to be used on the front steered axles of HGVs, buses, coaches or all single wheels fitted to a minibus (9 to 16 passenger seats).

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