Apart from the blindingly obvious fact that well cared for tyres will last longer, and therefore not need premature and expensive replacement, there are other things we regularly forget to do to look after our tyres. This past week was a Tyre safety week in America, such were the concerns that people were not aware of how to care for this vital piece of their vehicle. Research showed that roghly 85% of drivers don’t properly check tyre pressure.

Under-inflated tyres can cut fuel-economy by up to 2% per pound of pressure below the recommended level, it also compromises safe driving. Experts recommend that at every other fill-up motorists should walk around their vehicles and check for uneven or excessive tread-wear and proper inflation. Information on your vehicle’s recommended inflation can often be found in the doorjam or glovebox.

If you need advice on your tyre maintainance, suspect you need new tyres, or fancy a new set of tyres and alloy wheels, either contact us, drop into one of our depots, or browse our online selection of alloys and tyres.

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