A
car engine provides the power to run the machine, brakes are instrumental in
stopping its motion, the clutch allows one to shift gears, but all of these and
everything else in the car will be of little use if even one of its four tyre
goes missing.
That
was just a pointer towards the importance of tyres in a car. Sadly though, most
car owners tend to neglect these until they encounter a flat tyre, at which
point they curse the tyres as if it was somehow the tyres fault.
Truth
is, nobody can predict a flat tyre. However, regular tyre maintenance can lower
its chances drastically. If you follow the guidelines given below, your tyres
will lead to a much longer and healthier life.
Maintain Proper Tread Depth
Treads
are an essential aspect of a car tyre. They provide the tyre with grip and
traction, prevent heat build-up and aquaplaning and enhance the tyre’s braking
and cornering capabilities.
A
typical new tyre comes with a tread depth of 8mm. However, they wear out with
time due to the constant friction they encounter. As long as the tread depth is
above 3 mm, your tyres are good to go. If it falls below that threshold, it’s
time that you consider replacing the tyre.
Note: The legal tread depth limit for passing the MOT
is 1.6 mm.
Check Pressure at Regular Intervals
Check
your car’s tyre pressure at least once a week. You can do it at Nils Tyre Service, where our experts will check the optimum
tyre pressure and inflate it accordingly. You can also invest in a suitable
pressure gauge and do it at home. You can find the recommended tyre pressure on
your cars owner’s manual or the housing of your front car door.
If
it’s less than recommended, be sure to inflate your Tyres Blackburn immediately. Inadequate tyre pressure hastens
uneven tread wear and even affects the handling of your car.
Do Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment Once Every Year
Wheel
alignment and wheel balancing are entirely separate but equally important
services that will make sure that your tyres stay in good condition for much
longer. Wheel alignment in Blackburn
involves an adjustment to the suspension system so that all the wheels are at
right angles to each other. Wheel balancing, on the other hand, relates to the
even weight distribution within the tyres. If the values are off, it can cause
premature tread wear and lead to the early demise of your car tyres.
Tyre
maintenance is not the most glamorous part of owning a car, but it’s a
necessary one. Your safety and the
comfort of your co-passengers depend on it to a large extent. You can do most
of it at home. Spending a few minutes every week on your tyres will ensure that
you don’t have to waste any time being stuck in the middle of the road because
of malfunctioning tyres. The choice is yours. Which way will you swing?
