Top 6 Tyre Care Tips Everybody Should Follow

One of the most frequently replaced items on your vehicle is the tyres. With such a substantial amount of money involved it makes sense to try to get the longest life possible, but when you consider that your tyres are the direct contact between you and the road, it makes even more sense to take the best care of them.

It is not a good idea to modify your car in any way. The best advice you can follow is to make sure that any work on your vehicle is only performed by a qualified mechanic, but when it comes to tyres the day-to-day maintenance is up to you and there are plenty of things you can do to get the best life out of your tyres and to make your ride safer and more comfortable.

So let’s take a look at some of the things that you can do to ensure you get the maximum return on your investment.

• Check Your Tyre Pressure. You should check the pressure in your tyres every week to ensure they are inflated to the recommended levels, and make sure you check the pressure when the tyre is cold. You can check your handbook to find out and the recommended inflation pressure or talk to your tyre dealership for the most up-to-date information. Fuel efficiency is decreased by 1% for every three pounds of under inflation.
• Tread Depth. Make sure that the depth of your tyre thread is at least one match head, or ask your mechanic or tyre dealer to ensure that your tyres are compliant with road safety regulations. In normal circumstances, the tread depth indicator will be exposed at 1.6 mm indicating that your tyre needs to be replaced.
• Keep Tyres Consistent. Make sure you don’t mix cross ply and directional tyres on the same axle. The best way to comply with this tip is to ensure that every tyre is the same brand and type, using the correct combination of tyre and rim.
• Tyre Servicing. Every time you send you car for a scheduled car service make sure the tyres are rotated in accordance with manufacturer?s instructions. This way you can ensure even where on all tyres to avoid early replacements being required.
• Monthly Checks. Check your rims at least once a month for any signs of chips or damage. Also check the walls of each tyre for any signs of unusual damage and make sure the rims are rust free and clean. This is also a good time to check your spare tyre and make sure it is inflated to 3 pounds per square inch above the recommended level.
• Become a Safe Driver. Remember that hard acceleration and hard braking contribute to the excessive tyre wear as well as increase fuel consumption. If you learn to drive safely and accelerate gently and break it evenly and gently well before you need to stop, you will not only be saving money but lengthening the life of your tyres as well.

By following these are easy to understand tips you won’t have to rely upon your mechanic to tell you when your tyres need replacing.