Importance of Tyre Care

Indian roads are predominated with a vast number of car makes, car models and car variants. There are many new cars as well as old cars that are running on different roads of the country. Inspite of this huge number of cars in India, people are still unaware of the importance of every car part.

Car tyres are the most significant part of a car but unfortunately it is often neglected. Most of the people spend hundreds of rupees in styling, modifying and adorning their cars but buy cheap tyres to cut down the cost. In true sense, it should be the other way round. Even if the car owner does not spend hundreds on car styling products, the car will run smoothly but if cheap tyres are replaced by inflated and efficient tyres, then the overall performance, operation and working of the car will definitely get hampered.

Why Tyre Care is Important

There are many reasons why tyre care is important. Some of the most important reasons why tyre care is important are as follows:

· Tyres with proper size and inflation deliver better fuel efficiency.

· Maintained car tyres helps to improve vehicle handling.

· It also reduces the possibility of blowout or flat tyre.

· It helps to enhance the rolling resistance of the car.

· Improper tyre inflation often results in excessive wear and tear.

· It also increases the ability of the tyres to perform to their optimum level.

· Well maintained tyres enhance the traction control and eventually reduce the incidence of car accidents.

What are the Causes for Tyre Problems
There are many causes for tyre problems but the most common causes are as under:

· Under-inflation is the most common cause for tyre problems. Under inflated tyres often result in excessive and uneven wear. This eventually damages the performance and dynamics of the tyre.

· Over-inflation also results in excessive wear and causes premature tyre damage. It also reduces the fuel economy of the vehicle.

· Overloading is another common cause for tyre problems. Putting in extra weight in the cargo increases the car weight which further results in overheating of the tyres. Excessive heat consequently results in premature damage to the car tyres.

What are the Signs of Tyre Problems

Tyre gauge is the best way to check tyre inflation. Apart from this there are many signs that indicate tyre problems and call for tyre maintenance. Some of the most common signs are as follows:

· If the car pulls to one side on a straight and leveled road, the tyre needs alignment.

· The pulling of the car on one side also indicates a problem with the tyre inflation.

· If the center section of the tyre tread is smooth, the tyre has high air pressure and if the edges of the tread are worn, the tyre is under inflated.

If all of sudden the car starts to shake at a high speed, one of the tyres is punctured.