Tyre Guidance Statements

This information is aimed primarily at tyre trade professionals. Its purpose is:

• To support the adoption of best practice regarding the safe and efficient use of tyres;
• To warn against common errors and misconceptions about tyres;
• To set out the procedure for handling consumer complaints against tyre suppliers or manufacturers.

Tyre service life recommendations(205KB) - (Passenger car, van and Light Commercial Vehicle tyres)

Self supporting run flat tyres(243KB) - (Passenger Car tyres)

Replacing car tyres - important considerations(879KB) - (Passenger Car tyres)

Euro look - tyre and wheel compatibility(326KB) - (Passenger car tyres)

Full diameter decorative wheel trims (213KB) - (Passenger Car tyres)

Nitrogen inflation for car tyres(243KB) - (Passenger Car tyres)

Why fit winter tyres (529KB) - (Passenger Car tyres)

Tyre complaint handling - Code of Practice(298KB) - (All tyre categories)

Tyre noise regulations and directives(306KB) - (All tyre categories)

Tyre inflation safety poster  (1.63KB) - (All tyre categories)

Puncture sealants - tyres in normal highway use (266KB) - (All on highway tyre categories)

Tyres and the use of disinfectants in wheel washes (209KB) - (Agricultural tyre categories) 

Minor Repairs to Passenger Car tyres and Light Van tyres (384KB)

Post manufacture tyre treatments (199KB)