Low air pressure could cause a tyre to overheat.  In turn, the resultant damage to the tyre can lead to a complete loss of pressure and the danger of losing control of your vehicle. In addition, low air pressure promotes excessive wear and higher fuel consumption due to the increased rolling resistance (or drag). So therefore, to avoid the chance of accidents and to save money, it's vital to check tyre pressures at least every 14 days.  Always take a pressure reading when the tyre is cold – and don’t forget to check the spare wheel, if you have one; you never know when you might need it.  Always firmly screw on valve caps and replace missing ones immediately. The caps help protect the valve from damage caused by dust and grit.

Tests show that even with a tread depth of  4 mm, the adhesion of a tyre, particularly wider tyres, decreases significantly on wet roads. This can lead to aquaplaning – where the tyre loses its grip on the road surface and is lifted by the water lying on the road surface. When this happens, steering and braking are adversely affected and you may lose control of your vehicle. While the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm, in general we recommend that normal summer tyres should be changed when the remaining tread depth has reached 2.5 mm. In the case of winter tyres, we recommend a minimum tread depth of 4 mm.

The same type of tyre should be used on all four wheels. Different tyre types on the same axle can cause unpredictable and dangerous handling characteristics. Similarly, the tyre on a spare wheel should be compatible with the other tyres.   High performance cars sometimes have larger tyres on the rear, compared to the front. In such cases, the manufacturer usually provides a space-saver tyre or a canister of tyre foam to repair a tread puncture, in which case a safe speed limit is recommended. New valves should always be provided with new tyres.

Tyres age, even if they are not used! The reliability of tyres decreases markedly over time. Tyres that are over 8 years old should be replaced.

If you normally expect to drive on difficult road surfaces and in bad weather, we recommend winter or M+S (Mud + Snow) tyres. It`s worth noting that wide, low profile tyres for high performance vehicles do not perform at their best in these conditions and extra care needs to be taken. If you fit winter tyres temporarily for a better grip in snowy conditions, remember that these have a lower speed index rating to that normally required by the car’s manufacturer. Place a sticker as a reminder of this; somewhere so that the driver can see it.

Violent impacts against kerbs are potentially dangerous. It can lead to hidden tyre damage, particularly to the side wall. This sometimes only becomes apparent later on and could possibly lead to a blow-out on a busy motorway. Pavements should be rolled over slowly and, if possible, at right angles.

Rubber ages with changes in temperature and humidity. Exposure to the sun, solvents, petrol/diesel spillage and oil should be avoided. Tyres should be stored in a cool, dry area and in the dark. Tyres are best stored for longer periods off their wheels.