VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIR

Under the banner of “Look Who’s Talking”, this year’s Tyre Safety Month campaign from TyreSafe will cover all the aspects of routine tyre maintenance: Air Pressure, Condition and Tread Depth – ACT. Motorists will be encouraged to check their tyres at least once a month and before long journeys.

In a 2016 survey of 340,000 tyres, TyreSafe revealed that over 27% of tyres are already illegal, with a tread depth below 1.6mm at the time of replacement.

TyreSafe is the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres.

Many Ford Dealers are offering tyre safety checks as part of our FORD Video Check – see the list of participating Dealers below.

Good Practice

Checking your tyres is quick and easy. Here’s a few tips to help you:

Air Pressure

• Check your pressures at least once a month or before any long journeys.
• Check your pressures when the tyres are cold before you have driven more than a couple of miles.
• If you are planning a journey with a full load, don’t forget that your tyre pressures should be increased in line with the recommendation in your owner’s manual. They can also be found inside the fuel filler cap or on the driver’s door pillar.
• Check the pressure in all four tyres – including the spare.
• Pressures can vary depending on load, speed and types of tyres, so if you’re not sure, just ask your Ford Dealer.
• Remember to use an accurate and reliable pressure gauge.
• Remember to replace the valve caps securely after checking the tyre pressures.

Condition

• Give each tyre a visual inspection to ensure it is in good condition.
• Look out for any bulges, lumps or cuts and remove any stones from the tread.
• If something doesn’t look right, have it inspected immediately by a tyre professional.

Tread Depth

• The UK legal limit of tyre tread depth is 1.6mm.
• If you are found to be driving with tyres below this limit, you could be penalised with three penalty points on your driving licence and a £2,500 fine.
• Get your tyres checked as part of our free FORD Video Check by your nearest participating dealer, which you can find using our Dealer Locator or via the participating dealers list below.

Participating Dealers

Below is a list of approved Ford Dealerships that offer free tyre checks, along with all the information you'll need to get in touch with them.