3 Tips to Ensure You Get the Most From Your Car Tyres

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3 Tips to Ensure You Get the Most From Your Car Tyres

One of the top priorities for any car owner should be to keep their tyres in tiptop shape because tyre condition has a direct impact on the safety, comfort and overall performance of a vehicle. If you've just purchased brand new quality tyres for your car, you will want to take proper care of them so you can get the most out of your purchase. Here is a look at some essential care tips for your tyres. 

Keep your tyres properly inflated.

Many car owners overlook the importance of maintaining proper tyre pressure because they aren't aware of the benefits they are missing out on. If the pressure is too low, more of the tyre comes in contact with the ground. Consequently, erratic wear of tyres will occur. Under-inflated tyres also increase the rolling resistance of the tyres, thus causing the vehicle to use up more fuel to counter the resistance. 

If the tyre is over-inflated, then less of the rubber will touch the road surface. This may lead to a bouncy ride, but also compromise your safety and that of other road users because of poor vehicle handling. Appropriately inflated tyres ensure better fuel economy, better vehicle handling, and minimise wear and tear of tyres. 

Drive with care.

Being conscious of the fact that the ground you're driving over can damage your tyres is essential to adopting driving styles that help prolong the lifespan of your tyres. Driving gently when driving off-road or on potholed roads may mean taking longer to reach your destination, but it can help significantly decrease wear and tear of your tyres. 

Take your tyres for routine servicing.

As part of regular servicing, tyres need to be checked to ensure they are properly fitted and well-aligned with the wheels. Regular tyre service also helps to identify and fix potential problems before they can exacerbate. This can help you avoid costly repairs but also increase the lifespan of the tyres. 

In between visits to the tyre service shop, you should be regularly checking your tyres for signs of visible damage.

Caring for your tyres is a task you should take seriously. After all, it's not just the lifespan of your tyres that's on the line – you also stand to improve your driving safety and comfort, as well as the fuel economy of your vehicle. With that said, the tyre specialists at a certified tyre shop can provide you with more information on how to care for your tyres. So, consider consulting them when you take your car for routine tyre service.



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Wheels And Tyres: Keeping Your Car On The Road My name is Rory. I live in a small town in Australia. Because I live a long way from the city, I have to spend a lot of my day driving from my town to the nearest city to shop or work. Covering such a large distance means that my car clocks up a lot of miles. I was really worried about how the wheels on my car would cope so I contacted my local auto repair shop. The mechanic who specialises in tyres and wheels took a look at my car and carried out some repairs before giving me lots of great advice.

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