The exhaust may be the heart of a vehicle but without suitable tyres, you won’t be able to get very far at all! There are many reasons why tyres in Portsmouth might become worn, from faulty steering geometry settings to bad driving habits. The way in which you drive has a big impact on the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. For example, rapid acceleration, speeding around corners and harsh braking could prevent you from getting maximum tyre mileage. What’s more, if you fail to monitor tyre pressure before setting off on the open road, tyre edges will face excessive wear. If you notice the following problems, visit your nearest trusted garage for repairs or replacements.
Sidewall Cracks
Visual inspections will help you out when it comes to maintaining tyres in Portsmouth, because sidewall cracks can be hard to detect without using your eyes. All tyres wear down over time and cuts are ignored, they will likely worsen and could even result in the tyre bursting. This is very dangerous and could put both you and other road users at risk. Sidewall cracks are an indication that the tyre is on its way out and could burst at any moment.
Blisters and Bulges
The outer surface of tyres in Portsmouth are subjected to all kinds of weather conditions and will face a lot of force when you are driving on long road journeys. Even the smallest weak spot could blister or bulge and once again, this can be discovered with a simple visual inspection. Prevent those unexpected blow-outs by taking the car to a garage that you can trust. Sometimes, blisters and bulges can be repaired, but the tyre won’t be as strong then, which is why complete replacements are recommended.
Tread Depth
Your car might vibrate when you drive on bumpy surfaces, but if it vibrates when you drive on normal surfaces, wheels might be misaligned, there might not be enough air in the tyre or the tyres might need to be switched for new ones. If rubber wears away below the tread depth indicators, this is illegal and could land you a fine if you were to be caught by the police. Tyre rotation can help prevent premature tread depth problems and you should refer to manufacturer information to ensure your tyre tread depth meets the legal limit.
A wide selection of tyres in Portsmouth can be purchased and fitted by the experienced team at Portsmouth Exhaust & Tyre Services. Visit website for a quote.