Step 30 of 35Tyres and car maintenance
Chapter 10 · 13 rules

Tyres and car maintenance

Keep tyres, brakes, oil and coolant in good order.

1. Tyre condition2. Tyre types and code3. Winter: studded tyres, winter tyres, chains4. Under the bonnet

Section 1Tyre condition

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Why tyres matter

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Worn tyres or low pressure mean longer braking, higher fuel use and worse handling.

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  1. Tread depth
  2. Badly worn tyres
  3. Tyre pressure
  4. Radial and diagonal tyres
  5. Tyre code
  6. Swapping tyres
  7. Wheel bolts
  8. Studded tyres
  9. Winter tyres and snow chains
  10. Engine oil
  11. Brakes
  12. Coolant and alternator

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