One of the most essential tasks of owning a car is maintaining your car tyres. There are many simple steps you can take to make sure your tyres comply with the UK regulations, so we’ve put together some top tyre safety tips to keep you and your passengers safe; as well as prolonging the life of your tyres, reducing your fuel bills, cutting down on Co2 emissions, ensuring you have optimum control and maintaining sound road handling while driving.
From learning how to check car tyres to the difference between budget and premium tyres, find everything you need to know about car tyre safety from our detailed guide.
Wondering how to check your tyre pressure? Tyres driven with incorrect pressures can be highly dangerous. They are subject to decreased grip and increased braking distance; there could also be a higher risk of damaging your tyres.
Find out MoreImpact with potholes, kerbs or other debris on the road can result in external tyre damage. Emergency braking can also damage tyres. If left unchecked, damage to a tyre's structure can result in accidents. Know how to check your tyres for damage.
Find out MoreThe legal minimum tyre tread depth in the UK is 1.6mm over the central ¾ of the tyre width. Without adequate tread, tyres cannot perform properly. It’s advisable to replace your tyres before the tread reaches 1.6mm. Find out how to check your tyre tread correctly.
Find out MoreDriving with worn or damaged tyres does not only jeopardise your safety, and the safety of other road users; it can also get you a hefty fine and several points on your driving licence. It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the tyres fitted to the vehicle they are driving are fit for purpose, this includes motorbikes and trailers.
Find out MoreSome simple tyre maintenance tips can keep your tyres safe and legal on the road and help you to prolong tyre life. Learn more about properly cleaning and caring for your tyres.
Find out MoreThe sale of part worn tyres in the UK is legal and highly regulated, however, the majority of part worn tyres that are sold are actually illegal and do not meet UK safety standards. Learn more about the dangers of part worn tyres.
Find out MoreAre budget tyres really the bargain that they appear to be or do premium tyres deliver the more economical performance? Make sure you know all the facts before you make your decision. Learn more about budget vs premium tyres.
Find out MoreEffective tyre maintenance can prolong the life of your tyres and improve your safety on the road and this should start from the moment you fit them. Learn more about how you should drive in your new tyres.
Find out MoreIt is easy to overlook, but if you don’t maintain the condition of your spare tyre you could find yourself in a difficult situation when you need it most. Learn how to maintain and use your spare tyre.
Find out MoreChanging a tyre can be a daunting task so you should make sure that you know what you need to do before you are faced with the challenge. Learn how to change a tyre.
Find out MoreTake a look at our helpful tyre safety videos to watch practical tyre safety information in action.
Find out MoreLearn more about tyre safety from one of our trained specialists – find your local Merityre Specialists today or contact us for more information.