Tips on How to Take Care Of Your Car Tyres
Tyres may not be the first thing you consider when it comes to vehicle safety, but tyres are your vehicle’s only link with the road. In fact, your safety (and that of your passengers) actually relies on an area of contact between the tyre and the road surface, which is no bigger than the palm of your hand.
In addition to grip, tyres also support the weight of the vehicle and provide drive and directional control.
The following checklist outlines a few simple procedures, which if carried out regularly will ensure your tyres remain safe and you get value for money in terms of performance and service life.
Each procedure is then explained in more detail throughout this guide to help you look after your tyres correctly.
After all, if you look after your tyres, they will look after you!
Tyre Checklist:
Selection & Fulfilment: Select the right tyre for your vehicle
Visual Tyre Care: Visually check tyre condition on a regular basis
Tread Depth Inspection: Inspect tread depth to ensure tyres are safe and legal
Tyre Pressure: Maintain correct inflation pressures
Tyre Positions & Handling: Fit tyres in sets of two or four. If just two fit them to the rear. For 4x4s use identical tyres all round
Alignment: Consider a wheel alignment check to ensure tyres wear evenly
Valves: Maintain valves to extend the life of your tyre and improve safety
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