"Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Car Tyres"
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[ "Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Car TyresAccording to a new survey carried out by TyreSafe, the UK's tyre safety organisation, one in four drivers are putting their lives at risk by driving on under-inflated tyres. The survey also revealed that 58% of motorists don't know how to check their car tyres hamilton to see if they are correctly inflated, despite both checking and ensuring your tyres are correctly inflated being accessible and easy to do.The poll of over 1000 UK car owners found that people who use motorways are most likely to be affected, with 28% regularly driving on under-inflated tyres compared to 16% of urban drivers. This is worrying when you consider that tyre under-inflation is the single most significant cause of car accidents in the UK - yet it costs motorists nothing to ensure their tyres are correctly inflated.1. Car Tyre Pressure is VitalMotorists may find it difficult to believe that incorrect tyre pressure is implicated in up to one-third of road accidents, causing needless loss of life and serious injuries every year. Yet, if they checked their tyre pressure once a month, they would be able to see for themselves how many faulty tyres there are on Britain's roadsHowever, despite its importance, one in four drivers do not know what the correct tyre pressures should be for their car, according to research from breakdown provider Green Flag. In addition, 7% of motorists admitted to not knowing what a tyre pressure gauge was, while 4% said that they had never checked their car tyres.2. Why You Should Check Your TyresThe effects of under-inflated tyres are particularly felt in city driving, where stop-start movements and heavy braking can mean the difference between having adequately inflated tyres or needing a wheel alignment service. However, the Highway Code clearly states: "Tyres must be correctly inflated to the manufacturer's specification", which means drivers need to check their tyre pressures at least once every monthFor maximum safety, checking tyre pressures is best carried out every month, but it should still be done at least once a fortnight, according to the RAC. Travelling on under-inflated tyres reduces the grip that a car has on the road, which means drivers have to exert additional force on the steering wheel, increasing their risk of losing control.3. How You Can Check Your Tyres Easily and QuicklyThe fact is that checking tyre pressures couldn't be simpler. All you need is a pressure gauge (which can be picked up for as little as 5), and access to your vehicle's Schrader valve (usually located at either end of your car's wheel rim)You can then check your car tyre pressure in less than 30 seconds by doing the following: -;Look out for a small-cap or lid covering your car tyres' air valves (the Schrader valves)- Unscrew the cap with a coin and push down on the valve to release all of the air from your tyre- Check both sides of the tyre, checking the readings at either end of your wheel rim, not just in the centre or along one side.- Ensure that you check your tyres regularly when they are cold (i.e., after 1-2 hours of driving) as it is impossible to get an accurate reading if they have been standing in the hot sunlight for hours.4. How Many Tyre Pressure Gauges Do You Own?RAC's survey found that 33% of motorists own two or three tyre pressure gauges for their car while only% own four or more. However, RAC breakdown spokesman Simon Williams said: "It can be straightforward to forget when you last checked your car's tyre pressure, and it takes less than a minute to ensure an accurate readingIf you don't own a gauge, we recommend picking one up from the local garage for under 5 because not only will you save money in the long run by preventing accidents and premature tyre wear but also time by ensuring your journeys are hassle-free."5. Checking Your Tyres SafelyAlthough checking your tyres is simple enough, drivers should be careful when doing so. The National Tyre Distributors' Association (NTDA) advises motorists that they should always check their cars' tyres after dark because checking them in bright sunlight makes it difficult to see if the tyres are under-inflatedThey also recommend checking tyre pressures in a garage rather than on the side of the road. The reason for this is that a puncture can cause a pressure drop, often without the driver realizing it, which means there is a risk of drivers inadvertently driving on their car's rims if they check their tyres when inflating air has escaped from a faulty tyre.6. What Is Low Tyre Pressure?Experts agree that knowing what tyre pressures your vehicle recommends is vital because correct measurements ensure greater efficiency and fuel savings. In addition, proper tyre pressure offers a better grip with steering wheels and therefore offers superior safety standardsIf you don't know what tyre pressures you should be using, it is recommended that you check your vehicle's manual or speak to a garage that will have the tools and expertise necessary to provide accurate readings. In most cases, drivers should have between 2.8 and 3.5 bar of pressure on their tyres.7. What Is A Blowout?A 'blowout' is a sudden loss of air from your tyres caused by a mechanical or structural issue. It doesn't matter whether your car tyre has been blown out through age, extreme weather conditions, poor driving habits, or incorrect tyre pressure as it can quickly cause an accidentDriving on flat Car Tyres Leicester not only risks puncturing other wheels but also makes cars harder to control, particularly in wet weather. RAC breakdown spokesman Simon Williams said: "A puncture can be a nuisance but it is usually easy to deal with. A blowout, on the other hand, can happen without warning and could cause you to lose control of your car, especially if you are travelling at speed."" ]