The Importance of Regular Tyre Maintenance and Replacement

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WHY TYRE MAINTENANCE MATTERS
If you ignore your tyres, you will be in for a
lot of trouble. Underinflated tyres, for example,
will lead to high fuel consumption, poor handling
of the car, and even a blowout. On the other
hand, running with overinflated tyres can
decrease traction and increase the chances of the
tyre blowing out. Tyre maintenance also assists
in increasing the durability of the tyres that
are used on the car. If you maintain them in the
right manner, including inflating them to the
right pressure, rotating them, and balancing
them, you will avoid early wear and therefore
have to replace them more often and at a higher
cost
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KEY TYRE MAINTENANCE TIPS
Check tyre pressure regularly. This is the most
crucial area of tyre management. The recommended
tyre pressure is normally written on a sticker
just inside the drivers door or in your user
handbook.
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KEY TYRE MAINTENANCE TIPS
Inspect your tyres for wear and damage. Some of
the things that you should look for include
irregular tread wear, cuts, or even bulges. If
you find any of the signs mentioned, then it is
advisable to seek the services of an expert.
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MAINTENANCE TIPS

• Rotate your tyres. Some of the benefits of tyre
  rotation
• include an even distribution of wear and tear on
  the tyres, thus increasing their durability.
• Balance your tyres. Wheel balancing is a process
  that ensures that your car does not vibrate, and
  it also
• enhances the handling system of the car.
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MAINTENANCE TIPS

• Align your wheels. Wheel alignment involves
  making sure that all the tyres of your car are
  facing in the correct
• direction. Correct alignment enhances the cars
• performance, fuel efficiency, and durability of
  the tyres.

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WHEN TO REPLACE YOUR TYRES
Tread depth The legal limit of tread wear
differs from country to country it is usually
around 1.6 millimetres. Thus, once your tyres are
worn down to this level, they should be
replaced. Age Tyres normally last for about six
years, even if they are not worn out on the tread
part. The rubber in your tyres degrades after six
years, and this may lead to poor performance
and/or a crash. Damage If your tyres are worn
out, for instance, through a puncture or a bulge
on the sidewall, then they should be changed.
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CONCLUSION
Tyre maintenance is crucial to your safety, your
car, and your pocket. As highlighted in this
article and as advised, you should be able to
increase the life of your tyres and, at the same
time, enjoy your ride safely. Your tyres are the
only components of your vehicle that touch the
ground, thus the need to have them checked
regularly.
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