Look after your tyres and they'll look after you.
Fact
The only things connecting you and your car to the road are your tyres. And while it's all too easy to ignore your tyres, they can only give you their best if you take a little time to look after them .
Tyre pressures
Must be checked at least monthly, If you're checking the pressures yourself, try to use a digital tyre pressure gauge - they're not expensive but they are more accurate than the gauge on most garage forecourts. It's important to check the pressures when your tyres are cold, so wait for about an hour from when you last drove on them. Another thing to remember is that if you're driving at constant high speeds or carrying a heavy load, the pressures can be different , consult your car's handbook or ask us for advice.
Under or over-inflated tyres can seriously affect your car's handling, ride and braking behaviour and could lead to an accident. In other words, it pays to get the pressures right.
It's worth noting that you can't tell just by looking, so always use a gauge. Also remember that a wrongly inflated tyre will wear out quicker, which will leave a nasty feeling in your wallet.
Uneven wear
If your tyre tread is badly worn in some parts but not in others, it could mean that your tyre pressure is too high or too low.
Tracking Problems
Excessive wear around the outside or inside edges of your front tyres could mean your front suspension has been knocked out of line through hitting a deep pothole or banging against a kerb.
Wheels Out Of Balance
Wobble through the steering wheel? This may mean your wheels and tyres are out of balance because a ‘balance weight' has dropped off. Having your wheels balanced.
Sidewall Damage
Look out for cracks, bulges, kerbing damage and splits in the sidewall of your tyre, as they are potentially dangerous and could be illegal.
The Spare Tyre
Easily forgotten until the dreaded day you actually need it. Check its pressure regularly and ensure it's not damaged or too badly worn. Rotation of tyres may keep wear even.
If In Doubt
Give us a call at DMG and arrange for a free tyre safety check
Click On The Above DUNLOP Link For Tyre Pressure Guide
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