It is important to be safe in your vehicle when you are driving around and it doesn’t matter if it is for work-related things or it is your family car, because safety should always be at the top of your list. It not only helps to protect you but also helps to protect your passengers, who may be your fellow workers or your family members. One important component of any vehicle here in Australia is the tyres that you put onto your car, truck or any other vehicle.
When it comes to choosing the tyres, there are certain things that you need to look out for and price is one of them. Thankfully, there are dealers who offer the cheapest tyres but ones that are incredibly safe, provide excellent performance and are very efficient, keeping your vehicle firmly on the road. Once you invest in quality tyres, there are a number of ways that you as the owner of the vehicle can extend their lifetime and the following are some of those.
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- The tyre pressure – This is so easy for you to check and you can actually carry around a device with you in your car that’s cheap to buy or you can pull into the local petrol station and check the tyre pressure there. Always remember you must never over inflate or under-inflate them. Too much air in the tyre will lead to an uncomfortable experience when you are inside the vehicle and the treads on the tyre will be uneven. Underinflate them and your tyres will not last you very long at all.
- Rotate your tyres – Once again, this is something that you can actually do yourself and once you invest in a quality jack, you can easily raise and lower the vehicle in safety. The front tyres and the rear tyres on your vehicle wear away differently and this is why it is important to rotate them around to increase their overall lifespan. Manufacturers usually suggest that you rotate them every 5 to 8000 miles.
- Change your driving habits – How you drive will dictate how long your tyres will last and how well that they perform. Stop putting the pedal to the metal when pulling away just because you think it makes you look good and don’t stand on the brakes whenever you need to stop. Keep your speeds within national Australian levels and your tyres will still be operational many years from now.
Another thing to consider is not to overload your vehicle because this will really affect your tyres as well. If you don’t know what the load capacity is then there is usually a sticker on the inside of the door that will give you an idea of how much weight that your vehicle can carry. Take the time to walk around your car early in the morning and just have a quick look at the condition of the tyres themselves. Follow this advice and they will last you a long time.
