With Christmas and New Year just around the corner many families will be preparing to visit relatives up and down the UK. We all see the cars going up and down the motorways loaded up with the kids, presents, luggage and often even the family pooch. The last thing you need is a tyre problem. The thought of unloading the family and contents on to the hard shoulder so you can get to your spare tyre is not a pleasent one.
While not all problems can be prevented, there are ways that you can minimise the risk.
Make sure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure – Including the spare. We highlighted recently that drivers often do not check their spare tyres so having a puncture, unloading the car and finding your spare tyre flat or damaged is a problem you do not need.
Check your tyres for damage. Look for any cuts or tears to the tyre sidewall and check the tyre tread for any objects that may have punctured the tyre – Not all punctured tyres deflate immediately.
Check the tread depth of your tyres. While a tyre with 2mm of tread is legal, it does not necessarily mean it is safe enough to go driving on snow or ice fully loaded.
While writing your list for Santa this year, just make another little note to check your tyres and make Christmas and New Year a happy experience for you, your family and other road users.
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