Please check your tyres guys.
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Its easy to look and say "plenty of tread on them" and head off down the motorway without properly checking them.
At the end of last year I knew my front tyres on the fastback were looking old and a bit cracked but left them on through winter as the car dosnt get used.
They passed the MOT yesterday but came with an advisory so I decided it was time for a new set and I'm glad I did.
Tyres off;
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Off the car and full pressure they dont look so bad;
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1485104/new%20boots_zps2g1dft5t.jpg)
Once off the wheel the true extent of the age deterioration became obvious;
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The back tyres had plenty of tread left but again once off the car they suddenly didnt look so good;
![](https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/BTJustice/new%20boots%204_zps4rrkybzn.jpg)
So if you are pulling the cover off your car or van and heading directly to the nearest motorway junction for a long journey I suggest you give those tyres a thorough check up before going anywhere and if there is any doubt, get them changed.
Four tyres and fitting only cost me £180 today, better than a visit to the verge or a meeting with the central reservation.
Dave.
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