CAR safety is a number one priority over the Summer period as we head to the beach, away on trips and to visit our loved ones over Christmas.
Luckily, Shepparton’s trusted name in tyre safety, Central Tyre Service, have some top tips to keep your tyres in peak condition on your travels.
Tyre Pressure: Correct tyre pressure can decrease tyre wear, improve fuel efficiency, extend tyre life, and improve vehicle grip and safety. Determined by your vehicle’s load and speed, tyre pressure is imperative to your car’s general safety. Low pressure will inefficiently support the weight of your vehicle and high pressure will have less tread on the road, causing dangerous vibrations.
Rotate Tyres: In order to maximise longevity and distribute wear across all four tyres evenly, tyres should be rotated on a regular basis, approximately every 10,000km.
Consistent tyre sizes: Having different sized tyres on your vehicle is potentially hazardous. Adhering to the recommended tyre size for your vehicle is important as each vehicle has individual and specific handling characteristics.
Drive with caution and avoid curb impact: Each time you make contact with a curb with your tyres, the likelihood of fractures occuring in the tyre sidewall increases.
Take care when driving and parking to avoid hitting curbs.
Don’t drive on bald tyres: Once tyre tread wears down, the safety of your tyres is significantly compromised. As long road trips have a significant impact on your tyres, it is best to have them checked over before leaving on holidays by the team at Central Tyre Service. Goodyear Autocare’s tyre protection plan, which can help safeguard you from expensive tyre replacement costs, is on offer also.
Central Tyre Services Shepparton is located at 117 Welsford Street, Shepparton and can be contacted on 5821 9555 for a free quote.
