Tyre Safety Information

Correct tyre maintenance and care is critical for your safety, no matter what type of vehicle you are driving. The leaflets below provide specific advice and information for different vehicle types, helping all road users to stay safe on the road.

Caravan Tyres

Tyres are the only parts of the caravan which are in contact with the road. Safety in acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small area of road contact. It is therefore of paramount importance that tyres should be maintained in good condition at all times and that when the time comes to change them the correct replacements are fitted. 

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Motorhome Tyres and Your Safety

Whatever the vehicle safe driving is extremely important and one major factor overlooked is the tyres. Look after the tyres properly and you will improve the safety and behaviour of your motorhome. 

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Car Tyres and Your Safety

Tyres are the only parts of the car which are in contact with the road. Safety in acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small area of road contact. 

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Winter Weather Tyres and Your Safety

As Winter approaches, drivers should start planning for whatever the road may throw at them. if you need convincing, just think back to previous winters; snow, rain and dry spells. To cope with this mix of different road conditions, drivers need cold weather tyres.

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Motorcycle Tyres and Your Safety

Tyres are the only parts of the motorcycle which are in contact with the road. Safety in acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small area of road contact. 

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Part Worn Tyres and Your Safety

As part worn tyres are not required to be examined by x-ray for internal structural defects before their sale, it can be impossible to determine if any internal damage exists and that the safety of the tyre has been compromised.

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Van Tyres

Tyres on vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) lead a hard life, carrying loads or doing multiple drops, often in tough working environments. Rough ground or repeated kerb scuffing can cause levels of damage and wear way beyond that of a car tyre. As a critical vehicle component, it's important to carry out regular checks on vans of all ages to make sure their tyres remain safe and legal.

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