Motorhomers urged to make pre-Easter tyre safety checks

With the first Bank Holiday of the year approaching, TyreSafe is reminding the UK’s 650,000 motorhome and caravan owners about the importance of ensuring their tyres are in a safe, roadworthy condition before heading off.

• As well as looking for obvious signs of damage such as lumps, bulges or cuts in the tyre, they should also pay particular attention to signs of ageing.
• This can be seen by the presence of cracks in the sidewall rubber.

After being unused for a number of months, owners should also look for signs of carcass deformation

• If the tyre has become misshapen, it should be examined by a qualified professional prior to use.

• Owners should check its tread depth to ensure that it complies with the UK minimum tread depth regulations of 1.6mm across the central three quarters of the tread, around its entire circumference.
• Anyone unsure of their tread depth is advised to take the quick and easy 20p test which gives a good indication of whether the tyre has sufficient tread depth.
• Simply place a 20p coin into the main grooves of the tyre and if the outer band of the coin is visible, then they tyres may need replacing and should be inspected by qualified professional.

• This is vitally important as tyres that are under-inflated or overloaded are much more likely to suffer from a rapid failure which can lead to a potentially catastrophic incident.
• Pressure should be checked before every journey when the tyre is cold using an accurate, calibrated pressure gauge.
• Details of recommended tyre loads and pressures can be found by visiting the TyreSafe website (www.tyresafe.org).

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