We all have the awkward task of struggling with a leaking, smooth or damaged tyre from time to time.
This month Supa Quick Kimberley help us understand the maintenance of our vehicle tyres a little better.
Maintaining correct tyre pressures
There are tree main reasons why maintaining the right tyre pressure is important
- Safety
- Under inflated tyres can overheat, over inflated tyres can lead to poor vehicle handling on the road.
- Correct tyre pressure helps to maintain fuel efficiency
How do you maintain tyres?
Here are a few tips:
- Check your tyre pressure monthly
- Inspect tyres regularly, especially before going on a long trip
- Rotate, rotate, rotate
- Do not overload your vehicle
- Do not wait until your tyres are on their death bed to replace
- Do not install mismatched tyres
Why is the maintenance of car tyres important?
Your tyres are essential for safe driving, they are the only link between your vehicle and the road, a critical contact area, no bigger than the palm of your hand.
Tyres have four vital functions. Provide grip for braking and acceleration. Maintain steering and directional control.
How proper maintenance is a safety factor for tyres
- inflation
- rotation
- evaluation
These are the most critical factors of tyre safety and maintenance. Air pressure needs to be checked in all tyres, including the spare wheel. People tend to forget the spare wheel.
When should I replace my car tyres?
Supa Quick Kimberley’s advice is that if rain and wet roads are a concern, you should consider replacing your tyres when they reach +/- 3 mm of remaining tread depth left.
Most tyres have a tread depth indicator on the tread to identify when you need to replace. Come to any Supa Quick Kimberley and we can show you how the tread indicator looks.
How can I make my tyres last longer?
There are five ways to make your tyres last longer:
- Check your tyre pressure every month at your nearest Supa Quick. We have the correct equipment.
- Rotate regularly.
- Do wheel alignment and balancing every 10 000 km.
- Avoid curbs at all costs.
- Pay attention to road hazards and potholes.
- Come into any of the two Supa Quick branches in Kimberley, 14 Cecil Sussman Road or 102 Long Street for a FREE safety check on your vehicle.
