Avoid May Bank Holiday motoring misery says TyreSafe

Motorists who forget to check their tyres before heading off this May Bank Holiday could be risking significant roadside misery warns TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety organisation.

Tyre says by ensuring tyres have the correct air pressure, motorists can help avoid becoming just another breakdown statistic.
Drivers should remember that tyres might need to be inflated to a higher pressure if carrying extra passengers and luggage, such as bikes and roof boxes, due to the increased weight. Failure to adjust the tyre’s pressure accordingly means they might be under-inflated causing excessive heat build up inside the tyre which can lead to a premature tyre failure. Details of the car’s correct pressure settings can be found in the vehicle manufacturer’s handbook, inside the fuel filler cap or on a plate on the driver’s door sill.

Meanwhile, tread depth should also be checked to ensure tyres are both safe and legal. Current law requires car drivers to have at least 1.6mm of tread across the central three-quarters of the tyre, around its entire circumference.

A visual inspection of the tyres is also strongly recommended and drivers should remove any objects which have become embedded in the tread. If any tyre show signs of lumps, bulges or cuts then it should be checked immediately by a qualified tyre professional.