Tires on vehicle tires are often ignored even though the only part of the car that direct contact with the road and to ensure the car can drive comfortably and safely. To make sure the tires are in the best condition, make sure to always check the air pressure, surface condition and tire rotation.

Tire Care

Checking tire pressure

The easiest way, simple and easy to extend the life of tires is to keep the tire pressure according to the standard. Figures it can be known from the owner’s manual or the sticker behind the driver’s door.

Examination performed on all wheels, including spare tire. At least once a month or before long trips, check the tires in cool conditions or a maximum of 1.6 km road so far.

Air pressure will rise when hot tires. Tires less heat and wind will quickly erupted at risk. The only way to determine accurately the wind pressure, using a measuring instrument which is usually sold at the auto parts store. Visually very difficult to determine whether the tire pressure is less.

Checking the tire surface conditions

Once a month, along with checking tire pressure, check also the condition of the tire surface. Perhaps the surface cracked, torn, holes, bumps or a glass / stone wedged the tire grooves.

Check your tires are too worn surface. This could be an indicator of inadequate air pressure, misalignment and the problems of the suspension system. Tire rut depth should also receive attention. Tire is considered worn out when the depth of recess is only 1 / 16 inch or 1.6 mm.

Tire rotation

Regular tire rotation create a uniform level of wear on each tire. Rotation is done every 10.000 km – 12.000 km. The process of rotation can also be integrated with other routine maintenance. Rotations patterns are usually in the show are also on the user guide or ask the workshop.

The recommended tire care only soap and water. Production number sold in the market is likely contain ingredients that damage the tire, although there is also functioning otherwise.

On the wall of tires, in addition to brands typically also have a row of numbers and letters are confusing. Row when translated could give a clearer picture about the identity of tires.