When Checking Tyres Becomes A Priority
You think about your car and simple things, the bulbs or oil, but when checking tyres becomes a priority, this should be the first thing you check.
It’s very important to be checking your tyres regularly, especially now we have the weather changing and flood warning across the country. Soon enough we will be also having ice warnings. It is important to check your tyres.
There are many reasons that you should be checking your tyres and also what you should be checking and why.
I will go into this further so you know what to look for and why.
Whether it is weather, driving conditions and even traffic can actually affect the tyres.
Areas such as London are notorious for heavy traffic and the constant stopping and starting can affect the wear on your tyres.
When Checking Tyres Becomes A Priority
Autumn is a time of year when you should be considering at the very least to get new tyres on your vehicle.
We come into the ‘storm’ season. I know it’s not tropical storms, but we have a lot of rain fall, flooding and ice. This also causes a lot of debris on the road from the winds and can cause the road to become slippy and accidents can happen.
Check the tread
The tread should be no less than 1.6mm but I would go for over 2mm to be safe. When it starts to wear thin or have bald patches in places, it really is time to change.
Now the tread is important as this causes the grip on the road, so in times of flooding, ice and even debris, this can help control your vehicle better.
You don’t want to be skidding around because your vehicle can’t keep the drip on the road.
Another point is that it’s also illegal to have a tread less than 1.6mm so you don’t want to be getting fines or even points on your licence.
Extended life
Yes, you can even extend the life of your tyres with very simple tips!
Always check your air pressure, once a month will be fine, as this can also affect the grip on the road and make them more prone to wear.
Ensure there is no debris caught and ensure that any punctures are sorted straight away.
It’s also wise to search around for tyres and pay a little more for a better quality as there is a chance they will last longer.
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Check the weather
Might be a silly thing to point out, but checking the weather forecast can help with ensuring you are safe on the road. If your tyres are wearing a bit and snow is due, it might be time to look into replacing the tyres to ensure you are sure safe when driving.
With the heavy rainfall that is going on, there is chances that you might run into areas of flooding, so ensuring there is no issues with your tyres is more safe for you.
We also have cases of ice and the roads can be quite slippery, so checking the tread is something to consider as you need to ensure you have enough grip so you are not sliding too much.
Take care of your car
Always checking little things over and ensuring that your car is safe is very essential for both legal reasons and safety reasons.
Are your lights working correctly? Replace the bulbs if not.
Breaks working good? Always check these regularly.
Check for screen wash, oil and any other things your car needs to ensure it is running smoothly.
Are you ensuring your car is safe on the road and you are checking your tyres? Just how safe are your tyres?
