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Start thinking about winter tyre safety

Posted by Freddy Morton


As autumn rolls on and winter approaches, motorists and those with Propex caravan water heaters have been urged to start thinking about tyre safety.


Ring Automotive has asked drivers to carry out regular tyre safety checks in order to ensure they are fully prepared for the winter months.


"Snow and ice pose an obvious risk to drivers as tyres have less grip and most drivers will change their driving style to accommodate this. However, many motorists don't realise that cold damp roads alone considerably affects tyre performance and therefore road handling," the organisation claimed in a statement.


The firm added that this can be exacerbated by under- or over-inflated tyres, which can cause cars to react unpredictably.


Furthermore, shallow tread, even at the legal limit of 1.6mm, will increase stopping distance and susceptibility to aquaplaning compared to tyres with 3mm tread depth.


Fleettyres24.co.uk went further, suggesting that motorists invest in some winter tyres now ahead of the rush.