Car Tyre Care

Car tyres play an important role in optimizing car performance. If there is any problem in the tyres, then there is a discrepancy in the performance of the car. Hence, it is necessary to take good care of the car tyres. Here are some tips to enhance the life of the car tyres:

1. Check your car tyres every morning. If you see any kind of swelling, breakage, or even a minor crack is exposed on the tyre surface, change it immediately.

2. Car tyres should be replaced after every 10 years depending on the weather, road and driving conditions. Tyres are composed of rubber compounds that contain an anti-oxidising chemical to slow down the natural ageing process of untreated rubber. Blocking the natural process of ageing increases the risk of failure. It can run well up to 8 to 10 years but after that it is essential to replace them.

3. When replacing the tyres, always use proper size wheel bolts. If the bolts are long or short it may increase the risk of wheel jumping out and even damage the suspension system.

4. In case of mounting the tyres make sure that it is mounted on rims with the correct width. Also ensure that the tyres and the tubes are of the same brand.

5. Tyre pressure should be periodically checked as it affects a number of parameters including tyre life, fuel-efficiency, highway safety, ride quality, and the reliability of the car.

6. All the tyres should be inflated with the correct air pressure as both under-inflation and over-inflation leads to premature tyre failure.

7. If the tyres are under-inflated it causes more tread wear on the outer edge of the tyre's surface. It may damage the suspension components and hamper the car's performance. It may also increase the rolling resistance which can cause a fatal car accident.

8. Over-inflation leads to higher wear and tear on the tyre's mid-line and may lead to poor handling.

9. If the tyres are under-inflated, then the car utilises more energy to drive thereby consuming more fuel.

10. If in case you find any kind of air leakage from the tyre, replace the valve core and the valve cap.