21/09/2020

Tire care

Buying tires is not exactly on the driver's priority list. Most drivers buy them just when they have to. Of course, the sudden purchase of tires is an unplanned expense, so if you want your tires to last longer, or to extend the period between purchases, taking care of the tires is the best way to do it. Not only will you save money, but you will also increase your road safety.
 
 
 
It is impossible to determine the life of a tire. Each tire is different, designed differently, and each manufacturer has a huge number of models. However, what we can say with certainty is that the driving style greatly affects the length of your tire. A set of tires can last from six months to five years, and the average time to "develop" tires is from 12 to 18 months.
 
 
 
The fact is that the tread of the tire inevitably wears out. However, a certain treatment of tires can cause their wear to accelerate. The driver can achieve this by aggressive cornering and sudden braking. Tires wear faster if the car is often driven at high speed, but also if you often load the vehicle with luggage. Tire pressure, if below or above the prescribed level, can also affect tire life. Wheel balancing is one of the basic ways to save tires. Research has confirmed that tires that are balanced after installation have a life expectancy of 27% on average compared to tires that are not balanced.