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Preparing your car for the winter

Prepare Your Car for the Winter – Tips for Safe Driving

Without the right preparation, the winter weather can damage your car. This guide will assist you in preparing your vehicle for the winter’s harsh elements. In turn, giving you the confidence to drive during the colder months.

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What is a Bald Tyre ?

The Bald Tyre

A bald tyre is when the tread has either worn down to below the legal minimum or worn away completely. A tyre’s ‘tread’ refers to the grooves along the outer surface that help you maintain grip on the road.

Although 1.6mm is the legal minimum tread depth, it’s advisable to replace your tyres a lot sooner. Reduced tyre tread can lead to the following:
* Reduced traction
* Increased stopping distances
* Greater risk of aquaplaning
* More prone to punctures
* Penalty points and fines

Therefore, it’s essential to check the condition of your tyres regularly.

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Under Inflated Tyres

How under inflated tyres can affect a vehicle

Under inflated tyres can become very dangerous to yourself and other road users if not identified early. By identifying tyre deflation early, it ensures you can begin carrying out the correct procedures for your tyres to be road ready in a safe way.

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Electric Vehicle Tyres

Electric Vehicle Tyres – The Facts

Electric vehicles (EVs) are continuing to gain popularity. However, the electric vehicle tyres also play a crucial role in ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and safety.

The distinct characteristics which electric (EV) vehicles have also influence the tyre requirements. For example, the weight of EVs is a lot more due to hte heavy battery packs. Weight distribution can impact the tyres wear and also its performance. Manufacturers generally design the EV tyres to accommodate for the extra load to ensure a efficient and smooth driving experience.

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Tyre Markings

Tyre Markings What Do They Mean?

When it comes to tyre markings it is importance when driving a vehicle to have a good understanding of what the markings on the sidewall mean. Did you know they can affect the performance, safety and the overall life span of your tyres.

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The importance of wheel alignment 

The impact of wheel alignment on the roads

Vehicle wheel alignment has a very big impact on how your vehicle functions. This could be vehicle handling characteristics that can change the way your vehicle functions which changes the safety level and requirements. If wheel alignment is not correct it can also affect the durability of your tyres due to uneven stress centres and higher rates of wear and tear. Wheel alignment in its simplest form is the adjustment of the suspension of a vehicle to alter the angle at which the tyre meets the road. Specifications are put in place by the manufacturer to have an optimum alignment to provide the utmost safety and handling abilities when driving. Having wheels that arent aligned can also lead to the MPG of the vehicle decreasing which causes a financial loss long term.

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Checking your tyres for the winter

The importance of checking your tyres for the winter

Did you know that 1 in 5 drivers have never checked their tyres for the winter? Older tyres which are worn can be dangerous in any weather but its a lot more important to keep an eye on your tread when it comes to the darker nights and wetter weather conditions.