VEHICLE SERVICE & REPAIR

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

In a 2016 survey of 340,000 tyres, TyreSafe revealed that over 27% of tyres are already illegal when replaced, with over half of Britain’s motorists driving on poorly maintained or defective tyres.

“Tune into Tyre Safety” is this year’s Tyre Safety Month campaign from TyreSafe. It highlights the importance of the key tyre safety checks relating to tyre tread, air pressure and tyre condition.

Many Ford Dealers are offering tyre safety checks as part of our 30-point FORD eCHECK – 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 30-point FORD eCHECK 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.