How to Keep Your Tyres in Good Condition
Tyres are one of the most vital parts of your vehicle but their maintenance is often overlooked. Keeping your tyres in good condition is essential to stay safe on the road, prevent accidents and avoid costly repairs, but luckily, there’s plenty you can do to keep your tyres in good condition. If you want to ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy for as long as possible, read on for our guide to looking after your tyres.
Tyre pressure can affect your vehicle’s steering, handling, braking and mileage, so it’s important to check the pressure regularly (around once a month). Tyre pressure can be checked at a petrol station or with your own pressure gauge but wait until the wheels are cold to get an accurate reading.
Look for signs of wear and tear
Give your tyres a regular visual inspection to look for any signs of wear and tear. Look for cracks, bulges or any objects that might have embedded themselves within the tyres. Any damaged tyres will need to be repaired or replaced by a professional as soon as possible.
Make sure there’s enough tread
Tread helps tyres to grip the road for added safety and it affects the overall performance of your vehicle. Tread naturally wears away over time and the legal minimum tread depth is 1.6mm. If your tyre tread is at or below this depth, they will need to be replaced straight away. You can check your tyre’s tread by placing a 20p coin in the grooves; if the rim of the coin disappears, you have enough tread depth.
Too much weight can put pressure on your tyres and cause excessive wear (due to extra heat). Most tyres now carry a label stating their tyre load index which indicates how much weight they can carry. Overloading your car puts you at risk of a tyre explosion, so always pay attention to the weight limit.
Even well maintained tyres need replacing at some point, so get in touch with the team at Acorn Tyres Aylesbury for expert tyre replacement services. We’re proud to offer an extensive range of affordable tyres, as well as professional fitting. We’ll ensure your new tyres are fitted quickly and securely so you can stay safe on the road and we also offer additional services including MOT testing, brakes and exhaust. For more information about our tyres or garage services, give us a call today or contact us online.
