subject: Remember to Check Your Tyres During Autumn [print this page] Now that the seasons are changing from a wet summer into a wet autumn and with the days getting shorter, the driving conditions around Great Britain are far from ideal.
To help you prepare for the upcoming cold and potentially waterlogged months, below are some basic safety checks for you to perform on your tyres that are quick and simple. By ensuring that your tyres are in top condition, you significantly reduce your chances of being involved in an accident. So three simple things to check are:
Your tyre pressure having the correct amount of air in your tyres is really important. If the tyre pressure is too low, this will cause the tyre to become misshapen when you are using it. This then increases the tyre's rolling resistance, which negatively affects the fuel economy of your vehicle.
Perhaps even more precarious is the reality that with a misshapen tyre, the tyre will begin to heat up even more than it would normally, because of an increase in friction between the tyre and road. As the tyre heats up, beyond the temperature it is meant to, the chances of you suffering a blowout when driving is greatly increased.
Your tyres tread depth In Great Britain, the minimum legal limit for your tyres is 1.6mm. Check the depth regularly and it if it is lower than 1.6mm then you need to get new tyres straight away. If you are worried about high tyre prices, your best option is to shop around on the internet. There are many online tyre retailers offering fantastic deals on car tyres, especially when you compare their prices with those of the high street fast fits.
Although the minimum legal limit in the UK is 1.6mm, it is broadly accepted that the handling capabilities and distance it takes to break worsen once the tread depth on your tyres reaches below 3mm.
Check for irregular wear You should regularly inspect your tyres for any signs of damage or wear. Even small gouge, cut or bulge on the tyre sidewall could make the tyre dangerously unstable. This small problem can grow, causing the tyre to explode when you are driving. So it is always important to remain alert for any signs of irregular wear. For your and other motorists' safety.
Remember to Check Your Tyres During Autumn
By: Ken Davids
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