How To Look After Your Tyres

The part of your tyre which actually comes into contact with the road at any one time is about 6"x 4"

. Roughly the same area as the size of your hand Your safety, your fuel consumption, your comfort and the life of your tyre depends on this small area of rubber. Yet, a lot of people commonly neglect their tyres. Defective tyres are not only unsafe but they are illegal. For EVERY faulty tyre you have, you will get 3 penalty points on your licence. Below are 6 quick reminders of what you must look out for as far as your tyres are concerned.

1. Tyre Tread

Be sure that your tyre tread is at least 1.6mm deep You must always have at least 1.6mm of tread over 3/4 of the width of your tyre for the whole of the circumference. Anything less than this is against the law and should necessitate a new set of tyres.You have better grip when your tyres are in good condition, in particular in the wet as tyre treads disperse the surface water away from the tyre allowing it to grip better. The better the tread,the more water is dispersed and the more grip you get therefore your car is safer to drive.

2.Tyre Pressure.

Incorrect tyre pressures bring about uneven tyre wear. Your vehicle is also more unsafe to drive if the tyres pressures are wrong. Accurate tyre pressure improves fuel consumption. Always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Monthly checks are recommended. Recommended tyre pressures for your car can be located in your manual, in a label on the flap of your fuel filler or on a label on your car door frame.

3. Balanced Tyres.

Properly balanced tyres help reduce uneven wear and reduces vibration. This in turn reduces wear and damage to your suspension, steering and bearings. Most garages will balance your wheels when fitting new tyres.

4. Wheel alignment.

Wheel alignment in layman's terms is having all four tyres pointing directly ahead. Wheels which are not perfectly aligned will have an effect on the vehicles steering, suspension, fuel consumption and handling. Once again irregular tyre wear is the consequence, as well as wear and tear on other parts of the vehicle.

5. Tyre Valves.

It is such a minor thing but can have a enormous bearing on your tyres. Missing caps or defective valves can allow air to escape from the tyres. Being your tyres' principal seal, it is critical that they are in good condition to keep in the air and keep out harmful dust and dirt.As with other facets of first-rate tyre care, faulty valves will impinge on accurate tyre pressure and thus have an effect on tyre wear, handling and fuel consumption.

6. Tyre Repairs

It is always preferable to pay a visit to an expert when tyres need repaired. It is only by removing the tyre from the wheel that a comprehensive examination can be carried out. A competent professional will check:-

Legal requirements

Compliance with manufacturers requirements.

Correct pressures

Proper balancing

Proper alignment

Internal And ExternalTyre Structure and Condition

Valves and Valve Caps.

It is always better to be safe than sorry!

by: kerrjxueau

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