Tips to Keep Your Car Tyres In Good Condition
Tire production technology has evolved in leaps and bounds over the years. To produce durable tyres for Indian roads, sophisticated methods and complex treading patterns (designed using computer simulations of real-life driving scenarios) are being used. According to automotive experts, an ideal tyre can help good mileage, wear slowly, provide better steering stability, and provide a smoother ride overall. The output of your car tyre depends on its condition and can deteriorate over time because of normal wear and tear.
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According to automotive experts, an ideal tyre can help good mileage, wear slowly, provide better steering stability, and provide a smoother ride overall. The output of your car tyre depends on its condition and can deteriorate over time because of normal wear and tear.
Tips to Keep Your Car Tyres In Good Condition
Continue reading for tips on how to get more miles out of your tyres:
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Make Sure Your Tires Are Properly Inflated
A good set of wheels goes a long way toward keeping your dream car in good shape. Tire pressure should be checked on a regular basis to get the most mileage out of your engine while keeping it stress-free. Under-inflated tyres use more energy to drive, resulting in lower fuel efficiency and increased engine tension. Under- or over-inflated car tyres can grip the road surface better than properly inflated tyres, resulting in better vehicle control. A higher-than-recommended tyre pressure can be dangerous because the air inside the vehicle can heat up and expand during long drives. Tires can burst as a result of this.
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Examine The Tread On Your Tyres
Tread depth on new tyres is about 8-9 mm. When the tyre wears, this will gradually become shallower. However, the tread depth should never be less than 1.6 mm. As a consequence, before any long trip, as well as on a daily basis, a thorough review of tread wear should be done. By running your hand over the tyre, you can also search for uneven wear. It should be silky to the touch. If it doesn't, either the tyres aren't properly inflated or the alignment is off.
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Rotate Your Tires
Tire rotation is a safe way to ensure even tread wear and a longer tread life. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8000 kilometres. An example of a typical cross-pattern rotation for front- and rear-axle drive vehicles is given.
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Be Alert When Steering Your Vehicle
If you feel a vibration while holding the steering wheel of your car, it may mean that the wheel is not correctly balanced. This could result in unnecessary tyre wear. Inspect the source of the vibration with your auto mechanic. Get your wheel balanced on a wheel balancing system if possible.
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Conclusion
If you give your tyres some basic treatment, they will last longer and you will not have to spend a small fortune on new tyres.
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Disclaimer: This article is issued in the general public interest and meant for general information purposes only. Readers are advised not to rely on the contents of the article as conclusive in nature and should research further or consult an expert in this regard.
