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tyre CARE tips
Maintaining proper tyre pressure
is the single most important
thing you can do to help improve
fuel economy, safety and the
tyre life of your vehicle. At least
once a month check your tyre
pressure.
This is best done when they are
cold, using an accurate tyre
pressure gauge. Maintain
inflation pressure at the
recommended level. This
information can usually be found
on a sticker on the driver’s side
door pillar, or in the vehicle’s
owner’s manual. Under inflation
is the leading cause of
irreparable tyre damage and
may result in severe
cracking and subsequent air loss.
It reduces load capacity, allows
excessive sidewall flexing, and
increases rolling resistance,
resulting in heat and mechanical
damage.
Over inflation increases stiffness
that may cause an
uncomfortable driving experience
and generate unwanted vehicle
vibration. It also increases the
chances of impact damage.
Check your tyres for wear
Always change worn tyres, as
smooth tyres contribute to
accidents and may lead to
skidding. Excessively worn tyres
are also more likely to suffer
punctures.