You know what they say, look after your tyres and your tyres will look after you.
Ok, maybe its only us who say that, but it is true. Your tyres play a major part in determining the overall safety of your vehicle and are integral to getting you from A to B.
Looking after your tyres will not only keep you safely on the road but will also save you money and the inconvenience of having to replace your tyres every few months.
In this blog post we will look at some top tips for looking after your tyres, whether you drive a car, van, lorry, campervan, or any other roadworthy vehicle.
Conduct regular tyre inspections
Ooh, exciting. Well, maybe not, but if it keeps you and your loved ones safe it’s definitely worth doing.
Check that the pressure in your tyre is legal and safe. Over or under inflated tyres will lead to uneven wear, poor energy efficiency and compromise road safety.
You should also check the tread depth of the tyre and examine the entire circumference for any signs of damage such as embedded nails, slashes, or bulges in the rubber.
Rotate your tyres
This is one of the less well known pieces of tyre maintenance advice but also one that is certainly worth doing.
Tyre rotation every 6000 miles or so will help to spread the wear and to extend their lifespan.
This, combined with wheel balancing, normally carried out during the rotation process, will help to eliminate imbalances and produce driving benefits such as a smoother ride and better handling.
Check pressure properly
We often hear from people who claim to have checked the pressure of their tyres only to discover that they are doing so incorrectly are infrequently.
Check the pressure of your tyres when cold ONLY as pressure will increase after driving due to the heat of the tyre. If you check you pressure after driving it might appear to be at an acceptable level only to fall below safe levels once more when the tyre cools.
Avoid overloading
All vehicles have a safe load limit that can lead to tyre overloading when exceeded. Check what the load limit is for your vehicle and be sure to abide by it at all times.
Replace them when required
No matter how well you look after the tyres on your vehicle, the time will come when they need to be replaced. This is how tyres are designed after all and if you get to the stage where your tread depth is nearing the 1.6mm safety limit, you need to be thinking about a replacement.
If you need your tyres replaced or repaired, as a result of general wear and tear or because you have got a puncture/blow out, you should either visit a respected local garage or call a local mobile tyre repair Glasgow expert who will come to you.
Take the time to research which type and brand of tyre you wish to install and who you want to install them