Seven Tips for Tyre Care

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Seven Tips for Tyre Care

By James Hughes

There are times when you have a flat tyre and it is expected of you to fix it. That’s why it is necessary you know how it is done so you don’t get stuck when the demand arises. Even when you don’t know how to carry out this task, ask someone (another driver or expert) to help you out.Ensure that your tyre is always in good status. Watch out for the possibility of a low or over-pressured, flat or punctured tyre. The status of your tyre is one of the major determinants of a safe journey. Driving on a low pressured tyre would slow down the vehicle, as well as make the steering wheel hard to manipulate; same applies to a punctured tyre, which can only cause more damage to it, whereas, an over-pressured tyre can explode while at high speed. The rule is to ensure the basic tyre recommendations.This article on Tips for Tyre Care will enlist a number of recommendations for daily practice. 
  1. Ensure punctures in the thread are fixed on time:
Sharp objects like nail, pin, bottle fragments, etc can do a damage to the tyre surface. Punctures or holes on the thread and up to 0.64cm can be fixed. Ensure the faults are fixed as soon as possible. 
  1. Maintain tyre air pressure at recommended standards as specified by the manufacturers. Over-inflated tyres cause imbalance of the wheel, aside the danger of possible bursting while driving. Air pressure tends to build in the tyre tubes or inner wall after a while and under high temperature.
 
  1. In the event of a major damage, such as a burst, tear, or a totally worn out tyre, a replacement is the most suitable thing to do.
For tyre replacement observe the following:
  • Most tyres have tread wear indicators and they can be seen when the tread depth has reached the limit, which is generally 1.6mm.
  • Uneven wear pattern can help you notice other problems with your tyres or your vehicle.
  • A bulge or blister on the sidewall of the tyre.
  • An open cut or tread punctures larger than 6mm, or tyres worn below 1mm should not repaired but changed.
  • Replace all four tyres at once. This is advised for optimum handling and control.
  • Make sure the old tyres you are changing match the new ones.
  • Put new tyres on the rear wheels. In case you are buying just two of them, put them on the rear wheels for better traction and stability.
  • Fit tyres with same speed rating. This is recommended but if they are fitted on different speed rating; ensure they are installed with like pairs on the same axle.
  • Ensure tyres have load carrying capacity. This should be equal or greater than the manufacturer’s specification.
 
  1. In the case of continuous leakage or loss of pressure, locate the fault by doing the following:
  • There could have been a puncture somewhere. Check out for sharp objects or pack of debris, possibly sticking out or gathering on the tyre at the site of fault.
 
  • Make a solution of vegetable base soap and water or apply a leak indicator liquid endorsed by the manufacturer, if you have any.
 
  • Inflate the tyre and spray with the solution.
 
  • Then watch out for bubbles caused by the air gently gushing out from the point of fault.
 
  • Fix the puncture or hole by involving a tyre expert or manufacturer.
  1. Ensure safe balancing with the use of a jack while replacing tyres and support the free ends with an object to prevent any risky movement.
6.Secure the nuts tightly with the screwdriver. This can be done while placing the tyre on the ground for firmness and not while raised on a jack. Place all tyre nuts without omitting anyone.

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