6 Important Tips for Care of Your Tyres

That piece of your tyre which contacts the road at any given moment is about the same as the size of a post card. So much relies on this small piece of rubber:- safety, fuel economy, comfort and your cars longevity. Yet, a lot of people repeatedly neglect their tyres. Faulty tyres are not only unsafe but they are illegal. EACH faulty tyre can cost you three penalty points. Below are 6 brief reminders of what you should look out for as far as your tyres are concerned.

1. Tyre Tread
The minimum legal requirement is 1.6mm. This minimum tread depth should be present over at least 3/4 of the width of the tyre and throughout the whole circumference of the tyre. Anything less than this is against the law and should call for a new set of tyres.Good tyre tread increases grip in dry conditions and it disperses water in wet conditions. The better the tread,the more water is dispersed and the more grip you get therefore your car is safer to drive.

2.Tyre Pressure.
Accurate tyre pressure reduces irregular wear. Your vehicle is also more dangerous to drive if the tyres pressures are incorrect. Proper pressures can also save fuel. It is always advisable to check tyre pressures when the tyres are cold as readings are more accurate. Monthly checks are advisable. Ther are a few places to find what the correct pressures are for your tyres:- On the inside of the flap for the filler cap. On the door frame or door of the vehicle. In the drivers manual.

3. Balanced Tyres.
Properly balanced tyres help lessen irregular wear and eliminates vibration. Your steering system, suspension and bearings will also gain from balanced wheels. As a rule , the majority of tyre fitters will offer free wheel balancing when fitting new tyres.

4. Wheel alignment.
Simply, wheel alignment is setting the wheels to travel straight without pulling to one side. Wheels which are not properly aligned will impinge on the vehicles steering, suspension, fuel consumption and handling. Once again uneven tyre wear is the result, as well as wear and tear on other parts of the vehicle.

5. Tyre Valves.
It is such a small thing but can have a huge bearing on your tyres. Where valves are faulty or where valve caps are missing, air can leak. It is also the principal seal between the inside and outside of the tyre so it will keep out dirt and dust.Once again, valves in sound condition will help keep up accurate tyre pressures and save you money.

6. Tyre Repairs
Always go to the pros when a tyre needs fixed or replaced. A wide-ranging and thorough inspection of both external and internal surfaces and structures involves the tyre to be removed from the wheel. Your specialist can then check and put right:-

Legal requirements
Compliance with manufacturers requirements.
Correct pressures
Proper wheel balancing
Proper alignment
Internal And ExternalTyre Structure and Condition
Valves and Valve Caps.
It is at all times better to be safe than sorry!