What damages tyres?
Physical factors:
Age
Wear and damage
Road conditions:
Potholes, obstacles, kerbs, sharp objects, speed bumps
Climate:
Extreme temperatures
Rain, snow and ice
Oil, grease and other chemicals
Strong sunlight and ozone
Driving habits:
Speeding
Quick starts and emergency braking
Driving on damaged roads
Failure to notice a change in handling, noise or vibration
Failure to consult a professional when something changes
Improper usage:
Using summer tyres on snow and ice
Mixing tyre types
Using wheel and rim sizes that are not compatible
Fitting tyres that do not have a speed capability and load index at least equal to or higher than those originally specified by the vehicle manufacturer
Re-inflating a tyre that has been run flat or seriously under inflated
Using a spare tyre of a different size at speeds in excess of 50 mph
