Why you shouldn’t ignore your tyres

WHEN you buy a car, it isn’t a matter of one simple payment and then you’re good to go for years. A car requires regular maintenance and attention in order to get the best performance out of it and for it to remain safe to drive.

All this routine maintenance and attention to safety does create some ongoing cost. Not only will you be paying for the basics such as fuel and regular servicing, but there is also insurance, registration, licensing and roadworthiness checks to think about.

Then, if problems do arise, repairs will be necessary and can be costly, and you can never forget about your tyres! With all the costs involved with maintaining a vehicle, it’s not hard to understand why tyre prices might put someone off replacing them until the very last minute. However, that last minute might just be too late if you have an accident due to your tyres being in poor condition.

If you think about it, it’s no wonder tyres are so important – they’re the only point of contact between your car and the road. The contact of each tyre to the road is about the size of the palm of your hand. With each use they are exposed to a significant amount of wear and tear. Friction with the road, uneven surfaces and harsh weather conditions are just some of the rigours your tyres face daily.

That’s why they need looking after. All this wear and tear can eventually put a lot of stress onto your tyres, so you need to keep an eye out for this.

If your tyre tread is worn down too low, for example, your car will lose its grip with the road far more easily, this can cause you to lose control and you may even end up in an accident.

It’s not hard to take a quick look at your tyres every week to see if anything is looking suspicious; when you think about the potential consequences of inaction, you realise it’s worth it.

Incorrect air pressure can also be a cause of damage to a tyre. If you inflate your tyres too much they will wear out quickly and not offer the optimum contact with the road.

Remember the palm of your hand we mentioned earlier? It is not a lot so you should never try and reduce it. Letting the pressure get too low can also be disastrous.

Unsure what your tyre air pressures should be, then call into your local Tyreright service centre and we’ll do a free tyre safety check and visually inspect your tyres to ensure they are safe and wearing well.

If you choose to buy tyres online, make sure it’s from a reputable dealer. Keeping all this information in mind, you should be very wary of buying second-hand tyres as you never quite know what condition they might be in.

At Tyreright we only sell tyres that are approved to Australian standards, and for your convenience you can buy online 24/7 at www.tyreright.com.au

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