The importance of tyre checks as the end of the school holidays are fast approaching. As the return of the daily school run fast approaches it is important that your vehicle is safe as the new terms start. Your tyres are the part of your vehicle which is in contact with the road, ensuring that your tyres are in good condition is essential.
The Summer holidays are finally here, tyre safety tips you should consider before setting off on long journeys.
Although not that common tyre blowouts do occur. When a tyre fails while you are travelling on the road it can certainly be a daunting experience and potentially dangerous. They are ways in which you can reduce the likelihood of it happening in the first place, it is still good to be prepared in case it does happen. Firstly it is important to remain calm, which is often easier said than done.
Whenever you are on the roads, potholes are an inconvenience. They can appear where you don’t expect them so you should always keep an eye out as potholes can cause serious damage to your vehicle. The damage can also depend on the speed at which your vehicle is going. The higher the speed the bigger the impact which will cause more damage. The deeper the pothole then the deeper the vehicle will go which will also increase the damage.
There are differences between the tyres that are designed for cars and designed for vans. Some of these differences are un-noticable to someone who has not looked into the topic, however they are vital to be aware of to prevent incorrect tyres being used on a vehicle. So why is it so important that our tyres match their assigned vehicle?
Looking after our tyres does not only benefit our cars performance, but is vital to keeping you safe in your vehicle. Over half of the UK are driving on underinflated tyres, and almost 30% below minimum tyre tread depth. For most, it can be difficult to know when tyres may need changing, however there are a few things to keep in mind.
Stopping distances are a vital factor for vehicle safety. Many different factors can influence this including the weather, temperatures and your vehicles tyres play a vital part in influencing the actual time and distance it takes to stop safely.
Durham tyre dealers for cars, vans and lorries. Supply and fitting service for quality new and part worn tyres throughout Durham and the North East.
Avoiding sidewall damage to your tyres Many people end up damaging the sidewall of their tyres which can end up with dangerous bulging or nicks in the side of the rubber. Essentially, the sidewalls are the part of the actual tyre which withstands the pressure and helps keep your car stable. When a nick, tear…
Part Worn Tyres- Great on a Budget Part worn tyres are a great solution if you are on a tight budget. Especially if you didn’t realise you needed new tyres and pay day seems far away. Here at Car Tyre World, we supply good quality part worn tyres to fit a variety of different vehicles.…