"Replacement of tyres: When, where and how"
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[ "Replacement of tyres: When, where and howTyres require the most attention for the proper functioning of any vehicle as they carry the load and maintain contact with the road. Their well-being and efficient functioning ensure the safety of the people in the vehicle and around it. Earlier, tyres were not given much importance and thus not much was done to take care of it causing a lot of damage to life by compromising safety. Hence, in todays times, it is important to know the basics to take corrective measures to ensure the safety of everyone.One of such features to be checked is the depth of the tread of any tyre. It should not be lower than the legal limit prescribed by the transport authorities of a particular region. Tyres Oxford older than 6 years could also pose to be a threat if not replaced on time. Along with this, the date of manufacture of the tyres also plays a significant role in preventing a flat tyre or a blowout. In case you have taken care of all of the above points, you must be wondering how you decide when to change the tyres. Once the tread wears down, traction of the tyres is lost by braking, which leaves the vehicle with lessened grip on the road. This may be the case in rains, on snow or even ice. All season tyres Oxford should be changed even if the tread is left before they become very old. The rubber in the tyre could develop cracks and become dry resulting in a blowout or flat tyre.The treads depth could be checked by the following ways:Use the penny and quarter tests to check the depth of the treadManufacturers date present on the wall of the tyre should be checked to see the age of the tyreYou should also ensure keeping gloves handy with good lighting to check the parameters to decide if the tyre should be replaced or changed.Further to know when to change the tyre of your vehicle:Check for any kind of wear on the tread by the help of indicators and see if they have worn out to the level of the bridge, in between treads.Tyre wear asymmetric could also be due to damaged or misaligned suspension indicating that the tyre has unevenly worn out. The tread of one side might be fine and the other side may wear out.The cracked tread of the tyre which is due to rubber that is hardened because of not being driven. In case, you are planning to venture out on highways, it is better if the tyres are changed.Sidewalls that are damaged or cracks due to potholes or damaged roads. The damaged parts could be replaced by patches offered by repair facilities.Age of tyres can be found by the hardening of the rubber that loses its traction due to instability or grip on the road. This makes the tyre lose its effectiveness and ability to perform.Environmental parameters also affect the efficiency of the tyres of any vehicle. It is important to check the tyres before driving them in rains, snow, ice etc. In the case of fast driving, the tyres wear faster making the car unsafe to be driven on the road." ]