SAFETY experts are urging East Lancashire motorists to check their tyres as the darker colder nights draw in.

Experts at tyre manufacturers Bridgestone have issued the safety message after revealing that more rubber-related breakdowns are expected at this time of year compared to any other.

Bridgestone’s Blackburn manager Andy Dingley said: “If motorists could spend just two or three minutes checking their tyres as winter prepares to bite, they will definitely benefit in the longer term.

“At this time of year, we anticipate more tyre related issues, as driving conditions become more of an issue, following months of long summer motoring.

“With the autumn and winter weather being as unpredictable as it is, we want to encourage all drivers to make the necessary checks now to avoid future pitfalls.”

Chairman of the TyreSafe campaign Stuart Jackson said: “Making sure your tyres are properly inflated is an incredibly quick and easy job, but sadly one which many drivers fail to do regularly.

“We’re calling on as many road safety professionals to join the campaign as possible and help raise awareness about the importance of making sure that tyres are properly inflated.”