The driver of this 44-ton lorry merrily rolled into the workshop over the weekend, unaware of the faults with his truck.

The tread on the front steer tyre had lifted and if it were caught at the roadside, would be a prohibition, or a dangerous fail at MOT.

Tyres are crucial to your vehicle's safety, We recommend checking them every 2-4 weeks and before a long journey, looking for signs such as bald spotting, bulging and cuts. Make sure the depth of the tyre is no less than the legal minimum depth of 1.6mm. The RAC recommend that you change your tyres once they get to a depth of 3mm as the stopping distances increase dramatically below that.

The sidewalls of your tyres are built to be robust and withstand high pressures and forces when driving. If there's any damage to the sidewalls, like bulges and cuts, then it could be a sign that your overall tyre is damaged. To reduce sidewall damage, it's best to avoid kerb contact as this will scuff the tyre and over time can get worse. Avoid driving into potholes, too. The scraping of the potholes can seriously damage the tyres and vehicle, so, try to avoid them where possible. You should also check your tyre pressure regularly to ensure that they are correct and not under-inflated.

Inspect your vehicle for foreign objects and remove them if possible. Small nails or stones won't cause much damage initially but avoid leaving them in for too long. After removing the object, pay attention to the tyre over the next few times you drive- to make sure there hasn't been a punctured or further damage.

If in doubt, seek help!