HERE ARE SIMPLE WAYS TO DRIVE SAFE AND PREVENT TYRE FAILURES IN THE RAINY SEASON:
Tyres are the only part of a vehicle that come in contact with the road and support the weight of the vehicle. Rainy season places a lot of demands on vehicle tyres from quality performance delivery to adequate stopping distance, and many more. Below are basic ideas on keeping your tyres safe during this rainy season:
GET YOUR TYRES INSPECTED
Safe driving starts with the quality and condition of your tyres. To avoid tyre failure you have to intentionally look out for any defects in your tyre and take steps to prevent tire failure.
A comprehensive tyre inspection includes:
Over or Under Inflation
Cracks
Impacts
Bulges
Cuts
Punctures
Uneven Wearings
CHANGE WORN-OUT TYRES
Any tyre with tread blocks/lugs below 1.6mm is not safe on any wet road surfaces. Driving with worn-out tyres could cause your vehicle to skid off the road because a tyre with tread below 1.6mm lacks adequate grooves to channel water away and allow proper grip of the road surfaces. Worn-out tyres also increase your stopping distance. The lower your treads go, the farther your stopping distance becomes. Every braking application has a corresponding safe distance for the car to come to a stop. Worn tyres take your vehicle away from this safe zone when you apply the brake.
For safe driving in the rainy season you have to invest in quality tyres.
TAILGATE AT A SAFE DISTANCE
Harmful objects and harmful road conditions like pot holes, obstacles, nails, sharp objects that could impact, cut or puncture your tyres can be very difficult to see when you are driving through a flood. Closely observing and following other road users can safe you from experiencing tyre failure of any kind or running into a hole that could cause damage to your tyres.
For quality tyres and expert advice on tyre care and safety, call us today at:
SWINGSTAGE LIMITED
08027623418
07017256635
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