Your Easy Checklist for Tyre Care in Scotland & the Rest of the UK
All over the UK, from the Highlands of Scotland to the southern coast of England, the country’s roads take it out of your tyres. There are many potholes, raised ironworks and speed bumps to negotiate which make it tricky for drivers to preserve the life of their tyres. What are the things you should be checking in order to make sure that your tyres remain in good condition?
Flattened Tyres
When your tyres are not pumped up sufficiently, they will age prematurely. Effectively, partially flattened tyres squash out on the tarmac as you drive. This means more of the rubber is in contact with the road for every revolution of the wheel, putting the tread under greater pressure. Reinflate your tyres every thousand miles or so to avoid this unwanted problem.
Bulging Tyres
If you notice that your tyres have unsightly bulges in them, but they still seem to perform okay, then you will have a big problem sooner or later. Bulges, especially in the sidewalls of tyres, indicate splitting rubber which could be dangerous. These need to be changed wherever in the country you happen to be.
Worn Tread
Many British drivers continue to use tyres that have too little tread to stop effectively. Roads in places like Dundee and the surrounding area frequently wear the tread of tyres down sooner than their owners would like. However, it is not worth compromising on safety so change tyres with diminishing tread well before you reach the legal limit. Order tyres in Dundee in easy steps on Fife Autocentre’s website to stay one step ahead.
Damaged Tyres
Modern tyres are so good that they seldom blowout immediately simply because you have driven over something sharp. However, damaged ones will soon fall apart under the right road conditions. In rural areas, like Devon or Aberdeenshire, sticks and thorns can work their way into tyres which cause progressive damage. Inspect your tyres for signs of them or, if you live in a big city – such as Manchester, Cardiff or Glasgow – look out for shards of glass or nails which will have the same effect.
