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Millions of drivers are being warned over a "serious threat" they may face this week. As most people will have noticed, the UK is experiencing sizeable temperature fluctuations at the moment, and this can have a significant impact on our vehicles. Experts at Halfords say a 10C rise and fall can lead to a pressure change in tyres of up to 2 PSI.

This can present a safety risk, impacting things such as braking distance, vehicle handling, and fuel consumption, as well as leading to increased tyre wear. Aaron Edwards, Halfords category manager, said “A rainy and unpredictable summer is something none of us had hoped for. Not only does it ruin many of the summer plans we’ve been looking forward to but it can also pose a serious threat to drivers, particularly those who don’t know how to check the condition of their tyres.



" Halfords is offering at its garages, and has shared some tips on how to drive safely this summer: And make sure tyres are cold before checking. The recommended tyre pressure will change based on the vehicle and specific tyre, and drivers can find this in their car’s owner’s manual, inside the fuel cap, or on the sill of the passenger’s side door. Make sure the tread depth meets the legal requirements with a 10-second trick, insert a 20p coin into the tread grooves on the tyre and if the coin’s band is visible then the car requires a professional inspection.

If it starts to rain, watch your speed and leave plenty of distance between yourself and the.

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