Practical guides for safer driving

Tyre Information and Safety Guides

Find clear information about tyre pressures, warning lights, tyre sizes, load and speed ratings, plus downloadable safety guides for cars, caravans and motorhomes.

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Tyre Pressures

°CCold Weather Tyre PressureHow colder temperatures can affect tyre pressures.Read guide → PSIHow to Check Tyre PressuresA straightforward guide to checking pressures correctly.Read guide → !Tyre Pressure Warning LightWhat to do when the warning light appears.Read guide → ↔PSI, Bar and KPA ChartConvert common tyre-pressure measurements.View chart → A–ZTyre Pressure Vehicle IndexFind pressure, size and wheel-torque information by vehicle.Open index →

Tyre Sizes and Ratings

ABCTyre DefinitionsUnderstand common tyre terminology and features.Browse definitions → KGTyre Load Rating IndexCheck what tyre load-index numbers mean.View chart → ↔Tyre Size Conversion ChartCompare common tyre-size measurements.View chart → MPHTyre Speed Rating ChartUnderstand the letters used for tyre speed ratings.View chart → 205Understanding Tyre SizesLearn how to read the markings on a tyre sidewall.Read guide →

Tyre Safety

✓Tyre Safety InformationDownload safety information for cars, caravans, motorhomes and cold weather.View safety guides ↓
Downloadable information

Tyres and Your Safety

Tyres are the vehicle’s only contact with the road. Acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on a relatively small contact area, so correct selection, pressure and maintenance are essential.

Car tyres and safety information booklet

Car Tyres and Your Safety

Guidance on maintaining car tyres and recognising important safety considerations.

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 Caravan tyres and safety information booklet

Caravan Tyres and Your Safety

Information about tyre condition, maintenance and choosing suitable caravan replacements.

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 Motorhome tyres and safety information booklet

Motorhome Tyres and Your Safety

Practical advice to support the safety and road behaviour of your motorhome.

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 Cold weather tyres and safety information booklet

Cold Weather Tyres and Your Safety

Information for preparing tyres for snow, ice, rain and changing winter conditions.

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Safety-guide source: TyreSafe, a UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of tyre safety.

Need Help With a Tyre in Norwich?

If you need mobile tyre fitting, puncture assistance or emergency roadside tyre replacement, contact Pure Tyre with your location and tyre details.

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