Free spring tyre safety check at Protyre outlets

Staying safe on the road over the Spring Bank Holiday period is behind the offer of free tyre safety checks by one of the UK’s leading independent tyre retail groups, Protyre. The five-point check will be undertaken by tyre experts at any one of the company’s 49 UK locations and no booking in advance will be necessary – just turn up.

The checks will include:

Tread depth – the legal minimum is 1.6mm, however, Protyre recommends that tyres should have at least 2.5 to 3mm of tread for safe driving.

Tyre pressures – many cars are being driven with under inflated tyres and this can lead to premature wear, increased fuel consumption and increased CO2 emissions.

General condition – Bumps, cuts and other sidewall damage can potentially lead to a blow-out.

Uneven wear – tyres/wheels could be misaligned and this can lead to premature replacement.

Finally, Protyre will, if possible, check the condition of the spare tyre, probably the most neglected component on a car.

Some the 49 Protyre tyre retail outlets will be open throughout the Spring Bank Holiday period – please check the website for full details of opening times - and the company stocks a full range of top quality and second line brands to suit all cars. The company is also repeating a warning to motorists that many of the potholes on UK roads caused by the bad weather have not been repaired and drivers should be alert to the dangers of hitting damaged road surfaces.

Find your local Protyre outlet visit Protyre.co.uk. Or call in to your local Protyre centre for a free tyre safety check.