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Bikers not checking tyres are legal?
Motorbike riders could find that they risk more than a motorcycle insurance claim by failing to check that their tyres are legal.
According to findings by the National Tyre Distributors Association, millions of vehicle owners could find that their tyres risk causing accidents.
Meanwhile, a survey by TyreSafe has shown that nearly one in ten motorists plan to spend less on tyres this year than they did in 2008.
"Many tyre dealers have indeed reported that more drivers are letting their tyres run below the legal tread depth before they replace them as they feel the financial pinch," commented Rob Beddis, chairman of TyreSafe.
"This is a worrying trend which sadly may result in more accidents and road deaths as a result of the loss of grip and longer stopping distances associated with illegal tyres," he added.
According to the TyreSafe findings, London vehicle owners are the most likely to spend less on their tyres in 2009, while those in the East Midlands are least likely to cut their spending.
The organisation suggests that bikers check their tyre pressure every week when their wheels are cold - potentially helping keep them safe on the road and avoiding costly bike insurance claims.
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