Every vehicle owner has to take care of their vehicle. Most of us tend to take more care than others in that we want to makes sure that our car is in great condition. Therefore, some of us tend to be a bit more cautious and tend to change certain parts of our cars sooner than is necessary. This can be the same said of a vehicle’s wheels and tyres. Are we changing it too soon? Or are we changing it too late? When is the optimal time to replace your car’s tyres?
This is a question we all ponder. Have you ever just walked around your car and looked at your tyres wondering if it is time to change the tyres? You probably have. There are certain tell-tale signs that indicate when to change your tyres.
If your tyre’s tread is less than 1mm then it is time to change your tyres. It is imperative that you change it at this stage and don’t leave it for another time because, believe it or not, it is the law. Besides the law, it is very unsafe to drive with smooth tyres. You risk the tyres not being able to grip the road which means that it could slide in wet or even in dry conditions. Of course, it is much worse if it slides in wet conditions because you could lose all control of your vehicle due to lack of sufficient grip.
If your car’s tyre has a puncture this is a definite indication that you need to replace the affected tyre. You cannot drive with a tyre that is losing air as it will create an imbalance in your vehicle which can be very dangerous. A vehicle has to be sufficiently balance on all four wheels and tyres in order to drive optimally. Any imbalance can cause the car to sway out of control and bear into other vehicles or objects.
If your wheels and tyres are not properly aligned they may wear irregularly. If your tyres wear quickly and irregularly across the four tyres, this could be hazardous when driving as your tyres are not all wearing at the same pace. Some may be weaker than others and could cause irregularity in your driving and result in less than optimum grip.
Therefore, you know it is time to replace your wheels and tyres when the tyre tread is less than 1mm, the tyre has a puncture or there is irregularity in the tyre’s wear.
Minty’s is amongst the leading tyre suppliers in South Africa, and is recognized for our high standard of customer service. We have built a reputation amongst our customers and ensure that they receive tyres and alloy wheels of the highest quality, amongst the largest brands nationwide.
