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Get a free caravan tyre safety check ahead of the Easter break

Protyre will be welcoming motorists throughout the extended Easter period

by Holly Tribe

The Easter holidays are nearly upon us, and an estimated two million caravan owners are expected to take advantage of the extended holiday period this year. In a bid to keep motorists safe on the roads, a national tyre company is inviting caravanners to come and get a free tyre safety check ahead of the forthcoming holiday period.

According to tyrepress.com, Protyre is offering a complimentary tyre safety inspection to caravan and trailer tent owners at any of its 53 UK branches. The firm has outlets located across the UK, and will be welcoming motorists throughout the extended holiday period.

The firm is keen to highlight the importance of conducting fundamental safety checks before setting off on a long journey, particularly if it is the first trip of the season, stating: “During the Easter period a high proportion of caravan owners will take to the roads for the first time this year. Many owners will not carry out basic safety checks to ensure a trouble-free break.”

“Winter storage conditions can sometimes have a detrimental effect on caravan and trailer tent tyres.”

But if you can’t make it down to a service centre for a professional check up, the firm has suggested a checklist of potential safety clues for caravanners to keep an eye out for:

“We are asking people to examine tyres to ensure that there are no cuts, lumps or bulges and that the sidewalls are not affected by cracking or distortion through being left standing for an extended period.
“Tyres must also have a minimum of 1.6mm of tread, although we recommend that tyres with less than 2.5mm of tread should be considered for replacement.”

Click here to find your local Protyre centre.