Common Causes of Tyre Wear

 Tyre wear is a problem all too common when it comes to the maintenance of your vehicle, it is one of the most frequent reasons for failure of the annual MOT check, and those who have to replace tyres can find it a costly business. Here are some common causes of tyre wear, which you can avoid to save replacing your tyres on such a regular basis.

Tyre pressure

It is recommended that before long journeys, and also on a regular basis, that you check your tyre pressures, as having the pressure too low causes excessive wear and tear to the edges of the car tyres, which will shorten their life. Not only this, it also uses more fuel, so ensuring the optimum tyre pressure will save you money. Keep in mind however that you should be careful not to over inflate tyres either as this causes unpredictable handling.

When checking tyre pressure make sure the tyres are cold, and don't check after a drive as this will warm the tyre and give an incorrect reading. Remember to take into account whether the car is heavily laden which could affect the reading.

Bad driving

Bad driving is a common cause of damage to tyres, if you break harshly or accelerate too quickly, these factors will all be a detriment to your tyres. In addition, road humps and mini roundabouts can damage tyres and so can hitting the kerb. Drive carefully to protect your tyres not to mention passengers.

Tyres Reading

It is vital to check tyres on a regular basis, remove stones or anything else wedged in the tread of the tyre, and keep a eye out for bulges or uneven wear.

Any bulge, bump or cut should be taken seriously as it is very dangerous to drive your car with the tyres in such poor condition, the tyre could give out at any moment and when driving at high speeds this could prove fatal.

Opt for premium tyres

Premium range car tyres will last longer and are more hard wearing. Although there will be a greater initial outlay you will be saving yourself money in the long run by avoiding regular replacement tyres.

Brake dust

This is the combination of carbon fibres, metal filing, and is a product of friction between brake disks and brake pads. The brake dust can cause problems to tyres as it can erode the protective coating of the tyre. To avoid this, fit low dust brake pads, dust shields, and wash the tyres on a regular basis.

Regular service

A regular service will ensure your tyres are kept in good condition, during a service the mechanic rotates the tyres to check them thoroughly, which you can't do to this extent yourself.