HUMBER TYRE & RESCUE

Roadside advice centre

Practical, safety-first information for common tyre and roadside problems.

Common Causes of Tyre Pressure Loss

Safety-first guidance about punctures, valves, beads, wheel corrosion, temperature and casing damage.

Safety-first guidance about reading the sidewall code and identifying width, profile, rim, load and speed ratings.

Safety-first guidance about slow cranking, clicking, dim lights and the difference between battery and charging faults.

Safety-first guidance about access, locking wheel nut keys, vehicle details and maintaining a safe work area.

Safety-first guidance about matching tyre choice to mileage, load, braking performance and operating conditions.

Safety-first guidance about visibility, passenger safety, location sharing and preparing accurate information.

Safety-first guidance about age, repeated starting problems, test results and start-stop requirements.

Safety-first guidance about why continued driving can damage the casing, wheel and vehicle control.

Safety-first guidance about daily walk-round checks, load suitability and early detection of abnormal wear.

Safety-first guidance about safe next steps and why improvised removal can damage wheels and fasteners.

Safety-first guidance about leaving the carriageway where possible, exiting safely and contacting emergency services when exposed.

Safety-first guidance about repairable tread-area damage versus unsafe sidewall, shoulder or run-flat damage.

Safety-first guidance about preventing wheelspin, assessing recovery points and avoiding underbody damage.

Safety-first guidance about controlled steering, safe deceleration and choosing a safe stopping place.

Safety-first guidance about safe positioning, correct fuel identification and avoiding unsafe roadside walking.