Tyres and How to look after them by the Tyre Pressure Professor.
Tyres are the one aspect of a Car that are often overlooked until disaster strikes and in this article we are going to examine all the aspects of tyre care and maintenance so that you will stay safe and arrive alive.
1. Tyres wear out Just like any other component in a car, only more so. You need to keep a constant eye on your tyres since they are the one thing that keeps you on the road, apart of course, from your observation!
2. Legal limit 1.6mm At this point your tread is over 80% worn.So they should be replaced before this tread depth is reached!
3. Tyre Pressures..The Manufacturers recommended pressures you will find in your manual and also printed inside your fuel filler cap. These are for Factory Fitted tyres..other makes or sizes of tyre may require different pressures, so check with your Tyre Shop for advice. The manufacturers will always give you two settings of Tyre pressureone for the car with Driver and one passenger.one for the car with a full load. Its important to further inflate the tyres when you have a full load, particularly if you are going on a long journey...