Why Choosing the Right Car Tyre is important?

Car tyres are the most important in any car as they carry the load of the car and also good and even tyres ensure the safety of the passengers in the car. For this reason, it is very essential to get your tyres checked regularly and based on the wear and tear, change them regularly. Driving your car with worn out tyres is dangerous for the driver, passengers and other vehicles on the roads too as it can lead to mishaps and accidents.

The following are tests you need to perform to determine if your car tyres are in good condition or they need replacement:

Tread Depth Test with a Coin
You can use the old Rs. 1 coin to perform this test. Place it into the tyre tread. If you can see the head of the Ashoka symbol of three lions or the top of the number 1 on the coin, then it is an indication of the tyre having worn out to a level where you should replace it.

Tyre Pressure Check
You can use a pressure gauge to check if the tyres are properly inflated. To do this, remove the valve stem cap, press the pressure gauge head on to the valve stem with enough pressure to stop the hissing sound, then take off the gauge and read the pressure. Compare this reading with the recommended tyre pressure on the manual.

Tyre Condition and Age Check
Check if the tyre shows any damage to the tread and sidewalls such as cuts, scrapes, bulges, cracks, punctures, or bumps. Also, if the tyre is older than 10 years from the date of manufacture, it is recommended to change the tyre.

One should ensure that the tyres in the car are from trusted brands and are sturdy and reliable. Different manufacturers offer between 2-3 years of unconditional replacement warranty on car tyres that are rendered non-serviceable due to reasons apart from manufacturing defects such as Run-Flat, Concussion, Rim Digging, Scoring, Cuts, Sat on Rim, and Fitment Damage. One should also ensure that the tyres are of the correct size for the car.

Car tyres get an unconditional warranty for non-manufacturing defects for 2 or 3 years from the date of purchase or up to 50% or 60% tread wear of the tyre (number of years and extent of tread wear depends on tyre manufacturer), whichever is earlier.

Aside of this, car tyres also carry a standard warranty on manufacturing defects for 5 years from the date of manufacturing or 3 years from the date of purchase or exposure of tread wear indicators, whichever is earlier.

To reduce uneven tyre wear, you need to be mindful of:
• Regular tyre inflation to maintain the correct tyre pressure
• Wheel Alignment
• Wheel Balancing
• Wheel Rotation

Aside of this, you need to regularly inspect your car tyres for signs of wear and tear to be able to take prompt action for ensuring safe driving experience. In case your are planning for a long road trip, check if the tyre shows any sign of damage by visually inspecting and feeling the tyre surface. You need to get the tyre replaced if it shows uneven tread wear, cracks, bumps, or any sharp foreign object sticking in it or has gone bald. Also check the air pressure of the tyre and get it inflated in case it is low. Get any puncture checked if you have been witnessing frequent air pressure drops.

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