It's finally here!

One week on Sunday the clocks spring forward, marking the start of British summer time, the nights are beginning to get lighter and the temperatures are showing signs of rising. Along with this temperature rise comes the time to change your winter tyres back to those all important summer tyres.

Even if you have not had winter tyres over the colder months, it is definitely worth checking your tyres following the wear and tear of winter, there are some very simple checks you can carry out to ensure your tyres are safe and legal. Firstly, check your tread depth, the legal requirement is a minimum of 1.6mm in the central ¾ of the tyre around the entire circumference, however we recommend you look at changing your tyres from around 3mm. It is also important to check the tyre pressures, the correct pressure for your tyres can be found in the owner's manual, two pressures will be shown, one for fully loaded and another for part loaded. Thirdly, inspect your tyres for any signs of cuts or bulges in the sidewall, if you would like futher information on checking your tyres please click here.

Following an inspection of your tyres, if you feel your tyres may be close to the legal limit it's definitely time to consider some new tyres for your vehicle. Here at Hometyre we have a large selection of new tyres, from budgets such as Three A and Excelon, mid-range brands such as Avon, Firestone and Hankook through to premium branded tyres such as Continental, Michelin and Pirelli. To see what we have available in your size, simply visit our homepage and enter your postcode and tyre information, if you're unsure which tyres are best for your particular needs just give our team a call on 0800 783 9310 for some honest and helpful advice.

Written by Louise Cowlishaw - Hometyre HQ