Making Tracks – The Tyre Blog

Typical Reasons Why Your Tyres Will Need Repairs

Overlooking tyre maintenance is one of the most dangerous things that you can do, since they are your primary point of contact what your vehicle has with the road. And while tyres are durable, they are bound to deteriorate over time. Furthermore, there is an array of other factors that will compromise the optimal functionality of your tyres and make you require immediate repairs. If you are a newbie motorist, here are some of the typical reasons why your tyres will need repairs.

Improper inflation

One of the typical reasons why your tyres will start to decline faster than normal is if you are either under or over inflating them. When the tyres are usually underinflated, they become vulnerable to excessive wear since more of their surface area is encountering the road. Not to mention, the friction between the rubber and the road will cause the tyres to overheat. Alternatively, when the tyres are typically overinflated, they lose a substantial amount of grip. Thus, the car becomes a risk to both yourself as well as other road users. If you are unsure what the right amount of pressure is, you should consult with your owner's annual. And if you do not have this in your possession, you could always ask your mechanic to advise you on what your car's tyres need.

High impact

When your tyres are typically exposed to high impact, by either driving over rough, potholed terrain or bumping against pavements, the tyres will eventually start to crack. And as these cracks form on the sidewalls of your tyres, they will only get progressively worse. It should be noted that this problem could become exacerbated if you are driving around with improperly inflated tyres. The sooner you have these cracks looked at by a professional, the higher the chances that undergoing repairs done will suffice rather than having to replace your tyres.

Fast speeds

If you are an adrenaline junkie, chances are you tend to push the line when it comes to speed limits. Although driving fast can be exhilarating, constantly exposing your tyres to high speeds will lead to severe damage. When the vehicle zooms over foreign objects on the road, they are likely to either be lodged in the tyres or cut through the tyres. In addition to this, regularly driving at high speeds means your tyres are at an increased likelihood of overheating, which makes them susceptible to damage, too.


Share