How to properly monitor your tyres & be safe

Did you know that if you maintain your tyres properly, you can extend the life of your vehicle and also be more safe on the road when driving with family. Roads are always busy now and you should buckle up and take all sorts of precautionary measures for properly maintaining your vehicle.

Cars need attention and if you have a nice interior but your tyres are not in a good condition – you are putting yourself at risk. Many local areas in Scotland like Fife & Dundee have professional tyre fitters to help you find the best match. But no matter where in UK you are from, you should always keep an eye on a good tyre garage to ensure your car is safe to drive.

If you want to maintain good tyres, just follow these simple tips!
Visual Check

You should start off by giving your tyres a proper visual check for any wear or tear. If you are driving somewhere in Scotland you would know that the unbalanced terrain can cause tyre quality to suffer resulting in deteriorating. You might find bulges on the rubber of the tyre or cuts. This is a sign that you need to replace it from a nearby garage for good quality tyres.

Check Tyre Inflation

Next thing is to monitor proper pressure levels in the tyres.If you have well balanced air pressure in the tyres you will be able to experience a smooth trip. In case your car stops due to flattening of tyres in between the road journey , be aware that your car tyres did not have proper air pressure in them. It is always advisable to check the inflation levels in the tyres before you go out or take your family on a long drive.

Many local garages can replace your old worn out tyres professionally and also help you achieve the right pressure in your tyres. For example if you are in Dundee and you want to get rid of your worn out tyres, there are local garages to help. One such place to buy new tyres in Dundee is from Fife Autocentre (01382 205000)

Proper Wheel Alignment

Another very important thing to note is that proper wheel alignment should be done from time to time as it is one of the reasons why you experience balanced driving. In case your wheels are not properly aligned , you need to fix them before your tyres start making a wobbling sound and you face losing balance while driving. Misalignment causes many issues and your car can even go out of control!

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