1. CHECK YOUR TYRES
Tyres should be checked on a regular basis for tread wear and pressure. Failure to replace badly worn tyres not only exposes you and your passengers and fellow road users to accidents, you're also at risk of incurring severe fines.
Investing in more premium tyres can also have its benefits because cheaper tyres are typically made from inferior rubber compositions, compared to premium tyres. As a result cheaper tyres typically wear down faster than those from premium tyre brands. However all tyres, regardless of brand, will ultimately wear down gradually over time.
Alongside wear, tyre pressures are also vital to keep on top of. If your tyres are inflated at the correct level they'll not only wear more evenly, they'll also be both safer and more fuel efficient too.
The 20p test is a simple, quick and easy way of checking the tyre tread of your car's wheels. Take a 20p coin and insert it into the tread grooves on the tyre. If you can't see the outer band on the coin, your tyres are above the legal limit. The legal tyre tread depth for cars in the UK and Europe is 1.6mm across the central three-quarters of the tyre, according to law. The tread must meet this minimum requirement across its complete circumference.
TOP TIP! If you plan to store your classic for a long period of time, placing shaped wheel chocks can help prevent against flat spots.