A robust tyre management system is essential for any professional vehicle operator and should ensure:

• that tyres in service are appropriate to the vehicle and operating conditions

• that tyre age is monitored and that tyres aged more than 10 years old should not be used except on a rear axle as part of a twin wheel arrangement. Where tyres more than 10 years old are used, their age should be recorded and a specific risk assessment, that considers the speed and loading conditions that the vehicle will operate under (for example, operating only in urban areas) is done

• tyre pressures are maintained and monitored

• that vehicle tyres are regularly and closely examined for damage and wear with mechanisms in place to address any identified issues

• that processes exist to distribute best practice in tyre management throughout the fleet

• that staff dealing with tyre management are properly trained and empowered to act with sufficient authority

• that any technician dealing with tyre inspections or repairs is properly trained and qualified

• that any on-site tyres are properly stored

• that drivers are properly trained and equipped to recognise and report tyre issues.
  
  Please see link below for further information on Tyre Management
  www.fta.co.uk/files/public/road/cv-tyre-management