Making tyres last longer

In order to get the most out of your tyres there are a few simple steps that can be followed to ensure that your tyres wear well and last as long as possible.

Tyre Pressures

Correct pressures are vital for maximum safety, braking, grip and good tyre life. Prolonged under-inflation causes rapid wear of the tread shoulders, over-inflation results in accelerated wear on the tread centre.

Inspection and Maintenance

Examine your tyres regularly, removing stones and other objects embedded in the tread. If you see any damage ensure that you show this to a tyre specialist as soon as possible.

Wheel Alignment

Another thing you can do is to make sure your wheels are aligned correctly. One of the most common results of unaligned tyres is the feeling of pulling to right or left side while you are driving. Misalignment will cause tyres to wear rapidly on either the inside or outside edges of the tyre, dramatically decreasing the life of the tyre. Most garages will be able to check this for you at a minimal cost.

Tyre Storage

The life expectancy of your tyres is impossible to predict. You can increase the life and performance of your tyres, however, by properly handling and storing them when they are not in use. When tyres sit outdoors, unused for long periods of time (a month or more), their surfaces become dry and surface cracks can appear.

For this reason, tyres should always be stored in a cool, dry, clean, indoor environment. If storage is for one month or more, eliminate the load on the tyres by raising the vehicle or by removing the tyres from the vehicle. If not, it could result in damage, premature aging or sudden tyre failure.

Tyres may be stacked on top of each other in piles no higher than 1.2 metres (4ft), preferably on pallets. Reverse the order of the tyres every four weeks. When tyres are mounted on rims, store them inflated in a vertical position or in a single row on shelves.

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