Take care of tyres during snowy period
Tyres should be checked for tread depth and pressure
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A tyre firm has warned motorists and caravan owners to pay attention - to the only part of their vehicles that should come into contact with the road |
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Wednesday, 06, Jan 2010 02:34
With the UK set for more chilly weather and the potential for further snow, motorists are being warned about treacherous conditions on the roads.
Mytyres.co.uk has suggested that now might be a good time to ensure that the tyres on cars, caravans and motor homes are both legal and safe as they could make the difference between arriving safely and an accident.
There are a number of checks that should be carried out, including tread depth, tyre pressure, the spare wheel, valves and uneven wear.
Tread depth should be kept well above the legal minimum of 1.6mm, while tyre pressure should be set at the manufacturer's recommended level.
Meanwhile, the spare tyre should be in good condition and all air valves should be free of dirt as this can let air out.
Uneven wear may be a sign of misalignment and drivers should have this rectified to avoid needless expense in having to buy new tyres on a regular basis.
In other news, a recent Mytyres.co.uk poll found that 55 per cent of drivers rate skidding on wet roads as their worst motoring nightmare.