As the winter months come to an end it’s time to re-consider your tyres. Temperatures are now much higher than even a week ago, so tyre pressures will have changed dramatically. Now is a good time to check them for this, and at the same time, it makes good sense to check their overall health.

Look out for any damage such as bulges or cracks and replace if necessary. With the better weather, people drive faster putting more energy into their tyres so any faults with tyres can degenerate more quickly.

If you have been using winter tyres, now is a good time to switch. If they still have a useful amount of life left, let your tyre fitter know you want to keep them, some companies can even store them for you. Choose your summer tyres carefully. Although budget brands are cheap and generally made of harder rubber, because they don’t grip as well they can actually wear just as fast as softer, premium rubber.