Boring!!
You are probably right! But none of us can afford to ignore them – without them we are basically stranded.
You would not believe how many accidents are caused by faulty tyres, whether it is due to incorrect tyre pressures, worn tyres, damaged tyres or faulty steering mechanisms. When signing up to an insurance policy, we all agree to maintain our car and keep it in a roadworthy condition.
Did you know that low tyre pressures increases fuel consumption and therefore costs you extra, unnecessary expense?
High tyre pressures are likely to affect stability, particularly when going around bends causing you to lose traction and possibly skid. Anyone who has experienced sliding on ice will know that it is not very pleasant being behind the wheel when you lose control!
There are regulations out there which the police will not hesitate to enforce for our own, our passengers and other road user’s safety.
So, here are a few tips to help you keep your tyres in great shape:
1. Check the treads regularly and remove any small stones that may have wedged in the grooves.
2. Check the tyres are at the right pressure – if you are unsure, check your user manual or call a specialist tyre services garage for advice. Note: Tyre pressures should be checked cold.
3. If you’ve never checked tyre pressures before, get someone to show you how to do it. It is difficult but it is always wise to have someone with you for the first few occasions.
4. Keep an eye on the tyre wear – check your tread depth – usually the edge of coin will offer a general guide – if the edge of the coin is covered when you place into the tread, it should be ok – if it is getting near, take it to a specialist tyre supplier and get them to check it.
5. Have a look at the tyres from the front or back of the car – you should see even wear across the tyre. If one side appears more worn than the other, get them checked professionally as this could be due to a tracking problem or simply just due to incorrect tyre pressures.
6. Check the sides of the tyre for cuts and other damage and seek professional advice if it looks damaged.
Finally - don’t forget, your spare is equally important so make sure you complete the same checks on it as the others. It’s of little use to you if, when needed, it is flat or damaged.
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