FLEET managers were taught about proper tyre maintenance and usage in a session by fleet funding and management company Lloyds TSB autolease.

The company teamed up with its tyre partner Dunlop Goodyear to host the two sessions at automotive testing and research facility Mira, near Nuneaton.

They included detailed presentations on a wide range of topics including tyre maintenance, the construction of tyres, development techniques, environmental impact and noise reduction.

The fleet managers were then able to experience driving with different tyres in a variety of situations.

Terry Birch, technical service team manager at Lloyds TSB autolease said: ‘We are fully committed to ensuring our customers are driving and maintaining their vehicles safely. We’ve found these sessions to be an invaluable and effective way of raising awareness among fleet managers of the need for thorough tyre maintenance.’

The company is planning to host similar events next year.