6 Tips for Proper Maintenance of Tyres

Tyres is an expensive component for vehicles. One replacement may be required every four to five years. If sufficient care wasn't done to it throughout that time, your tyre might have been shredded to pieces by the end of it. Maintaining your car correctly should make for safer driving and extend the life of your tyres. However, inadequate tyre maintenance can result in issues ranging from excessive wear to early failure, and buying a new set of tyres can be expensive.  

Here are some tips you should take for good maintenance of tyres in Seven Hills - 

1. Tyre rotation is crucial 

Rotating your tyres helps to prevent uneven tyre wear. Extending the life of your tyres and giving you a smoother, safer ride, routine tyre rotation can help you save money. In front-wheel drive vehicles, the front tyres experience more significant wear and tear than the rear ones. After 5000 kilometres or if you notice any uneven wear of the tyre positions, tyre rotation is advised. Ensure each tyre has an equal chance of being exposed to the road while rotating the tyres. Regular tyre rotation guarantees that all the tyres are wearing equally and are not under or overworked. 

2. Check tyre pressure 

Regular tyre pressure checks will not only prevent frequent punctures, but they will also be essential for improving fuel efficiency. It is necessary to maintain tyre pressures at specific levels as the manufacturer advises maintaining and ensuring maximum tyre lifespan, safety, cornering at speeds, general performance, and handling. Tyres that are either overinflated or underinflated will harm your car's daily performance. Tyres in Seven Hills that are overinflated have less contact with the road's surface; also, the side wall is less flexible and impacts the road's adhesion, resulting in reduced vehicle control. Additionally, the underinflated tyres increase sidewall bending and lower total tyre diameter, making it more difficult to control the vehicle at various points. 

3. Be smooth while driving 

Suppose you see a problem on the road. In that case, you frequently drive aggressively or at high speed and try to stop the car as soon as possible by using the emergency brakes, consciously or unconsciously (or perhaps just ignoring it).  

The tyres in Seven Hills take the brunt of the anger even though the car has stopped. This is because the life of your car's tyres is directly impacted by harsh braking, which causes premature tyre wear. Therefore, driving at a neutral speed that stops you from often applying the brakes is usually advisable. On the other hand, rash driving and frequent stops (at high rates) can encourage tyre skidding, which not only begs for an accident but also accelerates the loss of tread on the tyre.

 

4. Wheel balancing and alignment 

Having your wheels aligned can solve problems with your car's pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear, or steering sensations. An imbalanced tyre may also be the cause of steering tremors. The wheel is rotated quickly to determine whether there is an imbalance before balancing it.  

The rim is then weighted to balance it out. Tyre balancing is advised every 10,000 kilometres. 

5. Examine tyre tread wear 

To quickly detect wear and tear when it occurs, become familiar with the tread on the tyre when it is new. Look for uneven tread wear; if you find any, don't sever your hand with the exposed wire under-frame. On the side of the tyre is a little arrow that serves as a tread-wear indication. The wear indicator can be found on the tyre's surface by following the arrow on the tread face. It's time for a replacement if the tyre's outermost layer reaches the tread wear indicator. Any tyre with less than 2mm depth needs to be replaced immediately. 

6. Store tyres in a safe location. 

Before storing the tyres, you should clean them and decide whether to place them standing or lying down. Tyres should always be kept in a cool, dry location, free from chemicals, materials like grease, and petroleum products. Additionally, the area where the tyres are stored should not receive any sunshine or heat and should also be kept away from electric motors and hot pipes. You must ensure that there are no chances of water collecting inside the tyres because stagnant water is another enemy of tyres. Continuous exposure to the components mentioned above can cause the tyres that experience rapid breakdown to deteriorate more quickly and internally weaken. 

Conclusion 

 

Even after following these tips, you must replace your tyres in Seven Hills when the treads become worn. The rubber toughens over time, increasing your tyre's risk of blowouts and overheating.  

Using worn-out tyres is dangerous and can also be fatal, especially at high speeds. The less deteriorated tyre can be used as a spare. Additionally, you can upgrade to better tyres.  

Consider upgrading from tube-style tyres to tubeless or radials for their efficiency. The utilisation should determine your option. Contact Big Wheel Tyre & Auto for all your needs. We are your one-stop shop for everything automotive, including tyres, rego, brakes, servicing, wheel alignment and batteries.  

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