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Whether you're planning a holiday or using your car on a day-to-day basis, don't forget to care for your vehicle's tyres. The following simple steps will ensure that you
reach your destination safely:
Visually inspect your vehicle's tyres (including the spare) and the tyres on your trailer or caravan if
you are planning to tow.
Look for excessive wear (the legal minimum tread depth is 1mm although it's advisable to replace sooner - 90% of all tyre failures occur in the last 10% of a tyre's life) as well as sidewall damage, cuts and nails, or other sharp metal objects that might be buried in the tread.
When replacing tyres, ensure that you fit the same make and size as the other tyres on your car.
If you haven't had your tyres balanced and the wheels aligned in the last 10 000km or so, do this immediately. Incorrectly balanced tyres can cause an uncomfortable
ride and steering vibration as well as reduced tyre life and possible damage to the suspension system.
Check the pressure of your tyres before you start a journey. This must be done when the tyres are cold. Once you've done this, don't change the pressures until after
you've reached your destination.
Remember that prolonged periods of non-use can affect tyres.
If your car tends to pull to one side it is a sign that the alignment is out, which will also affect tyre life and can damage the suspension.
You can have your tyres checked at branches of Supa Quick
and Speedy Tyre and Exhaust throughout the country.
Source: Bridgestone South Africa
