Improving Your Automobile

Caring for Your Tyres in 5 Simple Ways

9 March 2016

Addison Morris

The first important step in tyre care is purchasing the right quality of tyres from a reliable manufacturer. Once you are sure you have the right quality, the next step is to take good care of the tyres. There are several things you can do to increase the longevity of your tyres:

Ensure Your Tyres Have the Right Pressure

Irregular tyre pressure causes premature wear and tear. There are many things that can make the tyre pressure to drop. Some of these include air escaping naturally through tyre components, presence of small perforations in the tyre or decrease in ambient temperatures. To solve this problem, you need a pressure gauge or simply visit a tyre pro center if you don't have a gauge. Once you have the pressure gauge, compare the current tyre pressure for consistency with the manufacturer's recommended levels. You can find the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressure on the car owner's handbook.

Rotating Your Tyres Is Crucial

Generally, the front tyres wear differently from the rear ones because of many factors such as heavy loads, speeding or even long distance drives. The easiest way to make sure your tyres wear evenly is rotating them after about 6,000 miles. Tyre rotation is something you can do yourself, but if there are factors you need to consider such as different sized tyres, then you need to consult an expert.

Frequent Wheel Balancing and Alignment

As a general rule of thumb, your vehicle's wheels should be aligned and balanced every time a tyre is replaced. Wheel balancing ensures your tyres do not wear prematurely and it also prevents vibrations when driving. Another problem caused by unbalanced wheels is the front-end parts of a tyre wearing quicker than the other parts. Besides protecting your tyres from premature wear, wheel alignment will improve your steering system and protect your car's suspension.

Use the Correct Size of Tyres

Make sure you purchase the right size of tyres for your vehicle to avoid uneven wear. Every car has a tyre placard fitted to enable vehicle owners find information about the right size of tyre for their vehicle. This is where you'll find information about load capacity, speed rating and the correct tyre size for a vehicle.

Repair Your Tyres Before the Problem Worsens 

If you notice the tyre pressure dropping too quickly, then this may be due to a slow puncture. Do not ignore slow punctures because they are the biggest causes of tyre damage. Have the tyre repaired as soon as you notice this problem. 

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