RACV Tyres

1. Be wary of service station tyre gauges, consider buying your own quality pocket gauge.

2. Check tyre pressures, look for damage and embedded foreign objects every two to three weeks.

3. Tyre pressures cold should never be below the car’s placard specification. Slightly higher pressures are strongly recommended for improved grip, response, economy and life.

4. Always use valve caps to exclude dust and water.

5. Rectify the cause of irregular tread wear as soon as possible by consulting an expert. When the tread wear indicators are flush with the tyre surface the tyre is no longer legal and must be replaced.

6. Have wheels balanced and aligned annually.

7. Avoid second hand tyres. Their history is unknown.