"What should you check in your tyres before and during your next"
"Bridgestone Tyres, Car Tyres (650+ words)"
[ "Are you preparing for a long or short trip? If yes, you have to check your vehicle for its mechanical condition. A faulty car may be a serious headache in the middle of the journey.In this blog, we will talk about your Bridgestone Tyres which you must consider before your trip. However, other components of your vehicle are important as well but checking the car tyres should be at the top of your priority level.According to different studies, faulty car tyres are responsible for road accidents. Tyres are important for proper stability, control and handling. If you drive your car with faulty tyres, you would have poor performance from your tyres in terms of these factors.Therefore, you have to check your tyres before leaving your home every time.Consider the following steps when you check your tyres:Checking air pressure:Air pressure in tyres is just like blood in the human body. Your tyres would not be able to perform their functions without proper air pressure. Just filling the air in the tyres will be insufficient for the health and performance of your car tyres. You have to maintain a certain level of air pressure to ensure better performance.Your tyres should not have low or high air pressure when you roll them on the roads. Underinflated tyres will flex more to decrease the contact area. On the other hand, high air pressure in tyres will increase the contact patch.As a result, tyres will run on the road with improper contact patches to affect stability and control over the vehicle.You will find proper information about correct air pressure in your user manual. Read this document and follow the guidelines given by carmakers.Check the tread depth:You should not travel with worn tyres since they are unable to provide proper traction. Check the tread depth with the help of a tread depth gauge. If you want a simple way to take the measurement of the tread depth, use a coin and place it in the grooves. If you can see the head of the coin, your tyres are balding.You can check the tread depth with the help of tread wear indicators as well. These wear indicators are visible when your tyres are balding.The legal tread depth limit is 1.6mm. Therefore, make sure your tread depth is at the legal limit while you leave your home in your car.Check the sidewalls of your tyres:Make sure your sidewall is clean and free of bulges and cracks when you start your journey. Bulges, blisters, cracks and cuts on the sidewall of your car tyres indicate that your tyres are weak internally. Moreover, Bulges on the tyre are a clear sign of impact damage. Additionally, cracks and cuts on the sidewall show that the rubber of your car tyre is brittle and you should change your tyre as soon as possible.When you are on the roadHowever, your tyres have enough endurance to run in bad road conditions but they will experience wear and tear over time. You can minimize the rate of damage by following some tips.Your tyres will be thankful to you if you drive your car according to the road surface. Suppose you are running your vehicle on an irregular road surface, more friction and heat will take place to degrade the rubber of your tyres. Similarly, your tyres are more likely to skid on a wet road surface.You can minimize the risk if you drive your car at a slow speed.If you are driving the vehicle on a hot road surface during the summer months, take regular breaks to let the tyres lose some heat. Moreover, park your vehicle in a sheltered place to save your car and tyres from extra heat.Moreover, avoid driving habits like harsh braking and sharp cornering since these habits are also responsible for damaging your Car Tyres." ]