Tyre Safety Tips

Check The Balancing

If you experience excessive vibration transmitted from the tyres to the steering wheel, get a qualified technician to check the balancing as this can result in an uncomfortable ride and cause excessive
mechanical stress on the suspension and steering systems.

Changing Tyre Sizes If you wish to change to a different rim or tyre size, it is best to consult your tyre technician as any change can affect your speedometer readings. Reduce Speed During Rain When driving on wet roads, reduce your speed, as driving too fast can cause tyre to aquaplane (The tyre tread loses contact with the surface of the road due to a film of water). Avoid “Tyre Mixing” It is advisable to avoid mixing different tyre types due to varying construction. It is also dangerous to mix tyres of different sizes and aspect ratios. Rotate Your Tyres Regularly rotating your car’s tyre will help you achieve more uniform wear and longer overall tread life. Follow your vehicle owner’s manual recommendation or as a general guidelines, rotate your tyres every 10,000km. Maintain Correct Air Pressure An under-inflated tyre builds up excessive heat and results in unnecessary tyre stress and irregularwear. An over-inflated tyre wears excessively in the centre of the tread. Under-inflation and over-inflation can result in premature tyre failure Ensure Sufficient Tread Depth When tyre’s tread wears down to less than 1.6mm, it should be replaced as soon as possible. Tyres have tread-wear indicators which appear across the grooves of the tread pattern when the 1.6mm limit is reached. Do Not Overload Tyres are designed to carry a specific maximum load. Do not exceed this maximum load as it can lead to premature tyre failure. The maximum load capacity can be found on the tyre sidewall. Inspect Your Tyres Periodically inspect your tyres for cuts, chips, embedded objects for unusual bulges, as a preventive measure to safeguard against sudden and unexpected tyre failure. Check The alignment Hitting a pothole or kerb can affect your car’s alignment and result in uneven tyre wear. Have a qualified technician check the wheel alignment periodically to ensure that your is properly aligned. Check Tyre Inflation Pressure Tyre Inflation pressures should be checked regularly when the tyres are cold. After checking, ensure that the valve caps are replaced as they provide secondary air seal to keep dirt and moisture out of the valve cores.Most cars today carry a space-saver tyre as a spare. This tyre should be used only to get to the nearest tyre outlet and should not be used over longer distances or speeds exceeding 80km/h.