"Here's why changing tyres is important for every car owner"
"Isuzu Tyres Northampton, Tyres Northampton"
[ "Rotating tyres on your car and why it's importantAutomobile technology has become so advanced today that many problems that would constantly occur 30 years ago are no longer seen much often. This technology gives today's car owners a smooth, trouble-free experience. A part of this revolutionary tech is the tyresRecent industrial advancements have made today's tyres much more durable, to the point where drivers completely forget about tyre maintenance. But here's the thing: you cannot maintain a car if you don't invest time and money in maintenance and vehicle repair. Your car is more likely to break down and give you problems. The truth is that cars have rough usage. They are not like indoor appliances, they tread hundreds of kilometres on the road, under the sun, every month on average. And tyres are the main components of a car that go through the roughest treatment, i.e., running on hot tarmac, or as we usually call them, 'roads'. A maintenance step that today's drivers often ignore is tyre rotation.For new-age car owners who don't know what tyre rotation is, it is interchanging the tyres on your car from one position to another. It typically involves moving the front tyres to the rear-end, and the tyres at the rear-end to the front. There are various rotation patterns and new car owners should follow their owner's manual when rotating the tyres. Tyre rotation is important because it makes sure your tyres wear evenly. Evenly worn-out tyres have extended life and also save you money on recurring vehicle maintenance. It is often advised to change tyres every 8,000 kilometres, although there are certain exceptions with off-road vehicles designed for heavy durabilityTyres have different wear patterns depending on their alignment and the;of the vehicle. It is only logical that the front wheel tyres wear out faster than the rear wheel tyres since their main role involves transferring raw power to the road and steering the vehicle in the direction you want. Here are some points on how to change tyres on different wheel-drive vehicles:If you own a front-wheel-drive vehicle, tyre rotation would typically involve changing the front set of tyres to the rear-end and vice versa. However, make sure to relocate the tyres on opposite sides of the car i.e moving rear left tyre to the front right and rear right tyre to the front leftTyres on rear-wheel-drive vehicles have balanced wear as the rear tyres generate power on the road and the front tyres take care of the steering. Tyre rotation on this type of vehicle requires you to do the opposite of what you previously did, i.e., the sides of the rear tyres should remain the same while moving them to the front-end. However, the sides of the front tyres have to be interchanged while moving them to the rear-endChanging tyres on all-wheel-drive vehicles is the most important as all tyres have labour equally distributed among them and this causes the tyres to wear out much faster than front-wheel and rear-wheel vehicles. Tyre rotation on all-wheel-drive vehicles requires the same pattern as rear-wheel-drive vehiclesIf you want to go easy on your budget on a newly bought vehicle, you can rotate tyres at home. Requirements for tyre rotation include a levelled out, flatwork platform, a jack, jack stands and wheel chocks to keep the car from rolling, torque wrench to ensure proper tightening of nuts and bolts, and a standard toolset. Raw muscle power will also be required so do not be afraid to ask for help if you find the physical labour to be too demanding. An important safety measure is to never get under a car that is supported only by a jack" ]