"Basic information on tyres so you effortlessly enjoy your drives"
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[ "Basic information on tyres so you effortlessly enjoy your drivesSo you're going to buy a new car tyre. You have a few options: a brand-new car, a used one, or a re-treaded one. Here's what the experts say about each of themBrand-New Tyre:A brand-new Firestone Tyres Shipley tyre is made from natural and synthetic rubber using various chemicals under high temperature and pressure to give it the desired shape. The tread pattern is usually stamped on at this point. Still, some manufacturers apply tyre-tread paint instead to position the ridges in any desirable design or direction for marketing purposes. Finally, additives are mixed in with other ingredients to enable specific features such as low rolling resistance. That means an all-around superior performance on the road for your car.Used Tyre:A used tyre has been previously used on some other vehicle and then repaired (if punctured) and reconditioned to an almost like-new state before being offered for resale. A used tyre will be built using similar components, but they will have more wear and tear than a brand-new one. Also, the grip may not be as good due to the reduced tread depth. It gives you lesser mileage than a new tyre.Retreaded Tyre:A retreaded tyre is made from casings that have been cleaned of their previous rubber materials down to the fibre level, which are then overlaid with rubber once again. However, a retreaded tyre is never as good as a new one  since the rubber does not cure until it's actually on the road  and its design largely depends on what kind of casing it has been made from. Tyre-tread paint would be applied to give it extra shine and help you out with those great-looking rims. ;A brand-new tyre will have been produced specifically for your car, so there'll be no variations in their dimensions or other aspects that contribute to a smooth ride. That means better performance and, importantly, safety for you and your family while travelling in your carHowever, if you are thinking about buying one second-hand to save some money, here are some essential tips to help you find that gem hidden among those thrashed tyresScuffed Tread Depth;Using your fingers or thumbnails, try and feel the grooves of the tyre tread pattern since this is where most of the remaining depth will be. However, avoid any deep gouges since these may indicate damage below the surface layer too. You should also check for uneven wear, which usually means alignment problems or poor wheel balancing. No matter how good they may look from outside, do not buy them if worn beyond 2/32ndsUneven Wear;If you see one band of the tyre tread pattern with heavier wear, you may have a problem with wheel misalignment or incorrect tyre pressure. While this does not make them unsafe, you don't want it to give your vehicle sloppy handling at high speeds and affect its stability. Also, expect poorer fuel efficiency on such tyres and shorter life expectancy, especially if they're responsible for higher road noise levelsNail PuncturesLook out for nails and other sharp objects that may have punctured the car tyre and caused it to deflate slowly over time until you came along. Fill those holes immediately before they get worse and start leaking air more rapidly than usual, resulting in a blow-out on the road. Also, check the tyre sidewall for any tread cracks or splits around these holes, which may be a sign of longer-term under-inflation and reduced safety while travelling over bumpy terrainExcessive Tread Wear;If you notice that one side of your car tyres is wearing out much faster than the other, then it's likely due to an alignment problem. In some cases, it could also indicate a possible wheel bearing problem since this can add uneven wear to your car tyres and cause noises from that corner while driving at high speedsTread SeparationYou will have to look rather carefully at how the tread has been laid out to identify whether some rubber tread layers have separated from the main tyre carcass. Also, check if it has been glued back together with a robust rubber solution, indicating severe internal damage to the tyre and reducing stability substantially while driving on wet roadsAsphaltWhen you rub your fingers over new car Tyres Shipley, they will feel smooth and slightly greasy to touch  that's because they're plated with asphalt to offer extra grip and high resistance against wear. They also minimise heat during heavy duty usage such as cornering at high speeds or driving in off-road conditions. If you notice some sort of powdery stuff coating the surface, then this is most likely due to rust or dirt mixed up with those tiny pieces of steel wire embedded inside each tyre" ]