Tyre care tips to get the most from your tyres
When driving a vehicle, it is important to ensure
your tyres are always in the best possible
condition. Tyres
are often a last thought when it comes to keeping your vehicle well
maintained, but in reality it is the tyres that
keep the vehicle gripped to the road, so they should in fact be at the top of
the list!
Bundall
Tyres on the Gold Coast see a number of
vehicles where the tyres need to be replaced
simply due to lack of care and maintenance.
For tyres to be roadworthy in
Queensland, tread depth must be a minimum of 1.5mm.
Driving with tyres without this minimum tread depth
is both illegal and dangerous and can void your insurance if you are involved
in an accident.
Here, Bundall Tyres share
some tips to keep motorists safe on the roads and how to care for your tyres so you get the most mileage from your tyres that
you possible can.
Correct Air Pressure
This is the simplest way to ensure longevity of your tyres. You need to regularly check the air pressure in
your tyres each month to ensure even wear and
efficiency in fuel consumption. Tyre pressures are best checked when the tyres
are cold as tyre pressure increase as the tyres become hot. You would also check
the air pressure if you are planning any long driving trips.
Car manufactures provide the recommended air pressure in the
vehicle’s log book and it is also found on a label on the driver’s side door
frame.
If your vehicle doesn’t have its log book or there is no
label on the door frame, call us at Bundall Tyres on
07 5504 5666 or visit us and we will be able to tell you what the
correct air pressure is.
Tyre
rotation
Rotating tyres can
extend the life of your tyres. New cars tend to be
front wheel drive so the front set of tyres will wear quicker than the back set
of tyres. By rotating the tyres around the vehicle, this will ensure even wear
and help the tyres to last longer.
Bundall Tyres generally recommended tyre
rotations be carried out at 10,000 km intervals. If you buy 4 new tyres Bundall Tyres will
rotate them free of charge every 10,000kms for the life of the tyres.
Wheel alignment
Wheels that are out of alignment can affect the vehicles
steering, make the tyres wear prematurely and can
also add to fuel consumption.
Having the wheels properly aligned with the axles
ensures your vehicle is handling at is best capacity and is ultimately safer to
drive.
Wheel
balancing
Wheel balancing corrects the vibration that can be
felt at high speed if the tyres are imbalanced.
Generally done in conjunction with a wheel
alignment, balancing the wheels and tyres prevents
premature tyre wear, stops vibration and help to
protect the bearings and suspension.
Repairs
If your tyre has suffered a
puncture, having a professional repair it as soon as possible can extend the
life of the tyre.
If you constantly have to reinflate the tyre due to loss of air pressure from the puncture,
the tyre will prematurely wear and could lead to
a dangerous blow out.
Replace
When it comes to replacing your tyres,
be sure you fit tyres that are suitable to your
type of vehicle, to your driving style and that the size of the tyres are
correct for your vehicle.
Avoid having different brands of tyres
on your vehicle where the tread patterns are different. If fitting second hand tyres, ensure there is a minimum of tread
depth so your vehicle remains roadworthy and safe at all times.
Bundall Tyres, expert tyre fitters on the Gold
Coast are an independent family owned and operated business
specialising in selling and fitting quality new tyres,
second hand tyres and wheels
for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles, stretch limos, taxis,
4WD’s, SUV’s, Hummers, trailers, small busses and even caravans.
Our expert tyre fitters will
be able to recommend the best and most economical set of tyres for your vehicle.
Call Bundall Tyres today on 07
5504 5666 for new tyres, wheel alignments and balancing
and tyre rotations or visit our friendly team at our Gold
Coast tyre shop.
We offer a no obligation tyre safety check any day of the week. There are no catches
and we’ll tell you honestly if you need new tyres!