If you look after your tyres, they'll return the favour
The air pressure in your tyres is critical to their performance and your safety
Under-inflated tyres wear out faster
Don't rely on 'looking' at the tyre - appearances are very deceiving. Use an accurate tyre pressure gauge
Remember to check your spare! You may need it one day; Your spare should be serviceable and roadworthy
Pressures should be checked every 2-4 weeks. It is normal for tyres to slowly lose air through the rubber
Tyre pressures should be checked and set when the tyres are cold (i.e. not after a long trip) as heat will temporarily raise the pressure
The correct tyre pressure for your vehicle is shown on the tyre placard or in the vehicle owners' handbook
Make sure valve caps are fitted as they keep foreign matter out of the valve core
Too much pressure can be as dangerous as too little pressure
If you notice damage to the tyre, have it inspected by a tyre specialist - tyre failure at high speed can have tragic consequences
Tyre repairs should be carried out by a tyre specialist who will generally remove the tyre from the rim and inspect it for internal damage before repairing it from the inside. Push-in plugs from the outside should only be used for temporary emergency repairs
Invest in a 4-way wheel brace (cross brace) - they're much easier to use than the one usually supplied
Make sure your jack works... and you know how to use it
