Preparing for your next trip it's important to include a Tyre check, you don't want to have a tyre blow up while traveling with your family!
Also buying tyres for your vehicle is a
significant financial investment, so it’s wise to find out how to take care of
your tyres so they will last as long as possible, Correct maintenance of tyres will also increase safety for yourself, your passengers
and the occupants of other vehicles.
It is both illegal and dangerous to drive
with non-roadworthy tyres.
Proper maintenance should ensure safer
driving and prolong the life of your tyres.
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Legal tread depth minimum is
1.5mm. it's wise to replace tyres at 2 mm, as wet-weather grip is diminished
when there is only a small amount of tread.
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Check the air pressure at least
once a month, or more All tyres slowly deflate over a period of time.the tyre
placard. Tyre pressure may need to vary according to driving conditions and
load. The tyre placard, fixed in a front door aperture or in another accessible
part of your vehicle, specifies the vehicle manufacturer's requirements for
wheel and tyre, air pressure, load capacity and speed rating.
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Ensure caps are fitted to tyre
valves to prevent the entry of dust that may allow air to escape.
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Regularly check tyres for wear
such as tears or bruises on sidewalls as well as embedded objects like nails,
stones, bulges and if found have the tyre checked by a dealer for internal
damage.
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Have a wheel balance, Regular
wheel balances will help to improve your vehicle's control and avoid vibration.
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alignment performed annually or
if there has been severe impact with a
kerb or pothole or when replacing tyres this will maximise the life of your
tyres by ensuring your tyres wear evenly..
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Tyres can be rotated to
maximise their life span, but Match the same tyre treads on the same axle.
Different brands grip differently which can cause handling problems if
mismatched.
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Ensure tyres do not impact with
the kerb when parking.
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Remember to check the pressure
and condition of your spare tyre at the same time.
Tyre
maintenance advice
Replacing Your Tyres, ensure tyre
replacement occurs as soon as it becomes necessary.
Several factors will impact on the expected
lifespan of new and reconditioned tyres, with driving style, proper car maintenance
and driving conditions all contributing to their longevity.
Driving style
Sensible driving habits are the best way to
preserve your tyres; performing stunts like burnouts, drifting and emergency
braking will impact negatively on tyres.
Tyre rotation
Tyres are often moved from one position on the car to another to ensure even wear and tear. Front tyres carry more of the car’s weight and they are part of the transmission and steering so they tend to wear out quicker than the rear tyres, so rotating the tyres can extend their life.
There are four common types of tyre rotation:
Tyres are often moved from one position on the car to another to ensure even wear and tear. Front tyres carry more of the car’s weight and they are part of the transmission and steering so they tend to wear out quicker than the rear tyres, so rotating the tyres can extend their life.
There are four common types of tyre rotation:
a. Cross rotation
b. Straight rotation
c. 5 tyre rotation
d. 4 Wheel drive
Wheel alignment and balance
Wheel alignment is the process of properly aligning the wheels and axles. It ensures that your car handles at its optimum level, increasing safety as well as protecting tyres against premature wear and saving fuel. Wheel balancing balances the wheel and tyres. It protects the bearings and suspension, prevents premature tyre wear and stops vibration. Out of balance wheels, and the vibration they cause, is typically most noticeable when driving at high speeds.
Wheel alignment is the process of properly aligning the wheels and axles. It ensures that your car handles at its optimum level, increasing safety as well as protecting tyres against premature wear and saving fuel. Wheel balancing balances the wheel and tyres. It protects the bearings and suspension, prevents premature tyre wear and stops vibration. Out of balance wheels, and the vibration they cause, is typically most noticeable when driving at high speeds.
Repair and replacement
If you are in any doubt as to the roadworthiness of your tyres, you should take them to a specialist to check. Specialists can check the internal condition of the tyre as well as the outside, comply with all proper procedures for disassembling, repairing and re-assembling, ensure compliance with all legal and manufacturer’s requirements and ensure the tyre is re-fitted optimally.
If you are in any doubt as to the roadworthiness of your tyres, you should take them to a specialist to check. Specialists can check the internal condition of the tyre as well as the outside, comply with all proper procedures for disassembling, repairing and re-assembling, ensure compliance with all legal and manufacturer’s requirements and ensure the tyre is re-fitted optimally.
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