Car & Van Tyre Care
Even when tyre maintenance isn’t front of mind, it remains essential — whether your vehicles are operating daily or parked up for extended periods. Proper tyre care helps prevent avoidable downtime, protects your assets, and keeps your fleet ready whenever it’s needed.
Below are simple, effective steps to keep tyres in good condition both in use and in storage.
Routine Checks
Regular inspections are vital. Every 28 days, tyres should be checked — regardless of whether the
vehicle is active or on standby.
A qualified Tyre Technician should inspect for:
- Abnormal wear or visible damage
- Embedded objects such as screws, bolts or stones
- Signs of penetration or structural issues
Removing debris early helps prevent long-term damage and unexpected failures.
Correct Inflation
Tyres must be inflated to their optimum operating pressure to ensure safe handling, reliable
performance and improved fuel efficiency.
- Check pressures when tyres are cold or have only travelled a short distance.
- If pressure is 10–20% below optimum, inspect for external damage before re-inflating.
- After inflation, monitor for continued pressure loss — this may indicate a puncture, leaking valve or rim issue.
- Fit high-pressure valve caps where required.
All inflation checks should be carried out by a qualified Tyre Technician.
Avoiding Contamination
Tyres should never sit in standing water or chemical contaminants. Substances such as oils, diesel, petrol and
industrial solvents can cause severe tyre damage.
If contamination is found:
- Clean the tyre with plenty of water and a mild detergent.
- Move the vehicle to a dry, clean surface.
This helps prevent premature deterioration.
Correct Positioning
Ensure tyres are positioned safely while the vehicle is stationary:
- The tyre footprint should sit flat on the road surface to avoid stress damage or deformation.
- Sidewalls must not rest against kerbs, raised ironworks or sharp edges.
Incorrect positioning can lead to unnecessary tyre replacement.
Before Returning to Service
Before any vehicle re-enters normal operation, all tyres should be inspected for:
- Damage
- Pressure loss
- Signs of deterioration
If any concerns are identified, contact a qualified Tyre Technician immediately.
Why It Matters
Consistent tyre maintenance keeps vehicles safe, reduces downtime and supports fleet operators who rely on
dependable performance — especially when transporting essential goods. Following these simple guidelines ensures
your vehicles are ready whenever they’re next called upon.
Stay safe — on and off the road.
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