{"id":2219,"date":"2019-05-30T15:18:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T14:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=2219"},"modified":"2025-02-27T01:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T01:40:40","slug":"why-its-important-to-look-after-your-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/why-its-important-to-look-after-your-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Why it\u2019s important to look after your tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"

When thinking about safety on the road, it\u2019s tough to argue that your tyres aren\u2019t one of the most important parts on the vehicle to be aware of. While they impact performance through their ability to handle different road and weather conditions, ultimately, they\u2019re what stays in contact with the road surface, and one of the most important elements in making sure you don\u2019t prematurely scrap your car<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Getting the right tyres<\/h2>\n

It can be tempting to look for the least expensive set of tyres for your car, which can sometimes be the low-cost imported ones that aren\u2019t necessarily well tested or durable. However, while there\u2019s a cost saving to be had initially, a reliable brand that\u2019s appropriate for your make and model of vehicle is likely to serve you much better.<\/p>\n

Inexpensive tyres made using lower quality rubber produced in less sophisticated manufacturing plants don\u2019t tend to stand the test of time. In fact, they go bald faster in many cases, to the point where the tyres need replacing more frequently. When not realising this, there\u2019s a greater risk of driving on a bald tyre that is underperforming and could be in danger of bursting or getting a flat. By matching tyres to your vehicle and using reliable, trusted tyre brands, a good set of tyres is likely to last you longer and bring other benefits too.<\/p>\n

Getting the tyre pressure right<\/h2>\n

Tyres must have the correct air pressure to function properly. Using an air pressure gauge at a local garage to check the pressure of every tyre is time well spent. Watch out for one tyre that has substantially lower pressure than the other ones. It means that tyre is taking more of the strain of the vehicle\u2019s weight and will wear out sooner too. Given that poor air pressure in one or more tyre can impact stopping time, general handling, cornering and overall vehicle stability, it\u2019s worth setting a reminder in your calendar to check the tyre pressure every month as part of your car\u2019s maintenance plan. Verify the correct air pressure for the tyres with by checking your manual if you\u2019re unclear.<\/p>\n

What about the tyre tread?<\/h2>\n

Every tyre must have enough tread left to be safe to drive. Check the current tyre tread when verifying the air pressure each month. Also, look for any blemishes including cuts or tears to the tyre that could cause concern about a future blowout and necessitate a tyre change. Winter tyres are a separate set of tyres that provide improved grip on the road during cold and wet, and possibly snowy or icy conditions. Whilst they\u2019re not required by law, there\u2019s far less sliding around going on during winter, which avoids a certain percentage of accidents on the road.<\/p>\n

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Looking after your tyres is very important. Perform regular monthly checks on them. Additionally, if you hit a pothole, double-check they\u2019ve not been seriously damaged.<\/p>\n

No matter how carefully you look after them, however, there\u2019s going to come a time when you\u2019ll need to scrap your car. When that happens, we\u2019ll be right here at Scrap Car Network to help you do it. You can click here to find out how it works<\/a>, or just enter your car reg and postcode into the fields on our homepage to get an instant online valuation of your car!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When thinking about safety on the road, it\u2019s tough to argue that your tyres aren\u2019t one of the most important parts on the vehicle to be aware of. While they impact performance through their ability to handle different road and weather conditions, ultimately, they\u2019re what stays in contact with the road surface, and one of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":1267,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n