Road Users

Tyres

Vehicle tyres, tyre types and use of spare wheels and tyres.

Tyres are the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road surface. That’s why it's vital you choose the appropriate tyres and keep them correctly maintained

Tyre safety

Tyres are the only part of your vehicle in contact with the road surface. That’s why it's vital you choose the appropriate tyres and keep them correctly maintained.

Buying tyres

Types of tyres, re-treads, winter tyres, importing tyres.

Part-worn or used tyres

The laws on part-worn tyres, roadworthiness testing, questions to ask if buying part-worn tyres.

Performance labelling of tyres

Guide to tyre rating and labelling, responsibilities of distributors, suppliers and manufacturers.

Use of spare wheels and tyres

Differences between spare wheel, spare tyres and run-flat tyres, roadworthiness testing.

Wheel and tyre maintenance

Tread depths, tyre pressure monitoring systems, punctures, safety checks.