Easy Ways to Know When You Should Change Your Tyres
Victoria Tyres prioritize and dedicate your safety while driving, starting from the ‘ground up’, quite literally meaning your tyres. Being the only parts of the vehicle that make contact with the road, Tyres Determine how best your car handles, brakes and is ultimately Safe To Drive. However, tyres aren't properly maintained compared to other car components.
Knowing when to change the tyres on your vehicle will help prevent dangerous driving situations, improve the overall performance of the car and reduce costs in the long run. Victoria Tyres has provided simple yet effective pieces of advice to follow without worrying as changing the tyres due to these signs is simpler than expected.
1. Situations with Worn-Out Tread Depth
The ‘tyre tread’ is the part of the tyre that is responsible for gripping the road and any outdoors vehicles on it in case during rain or slippery conditions. And just like every other thing, it weakens as its usage builds up.
Tip:
- Grab yourself a tread depth gauge or use a simple coin to determine the tread and measure it.
- Indicator marks indicating the degree of wearing down within the tyre is also referred to as tread wear indicators, commonly embedded in the Victoria Tyres. When there becomes flush with the tread surface, it is time for them to be replaced.
Industry standard: Tyres must be replaced with minimum tread depth wear set to 1.6 mm. Anything below that, particularly in wet or off-road conditions, requires early replacements intended within seasons that are subject to changes.
2. Uneven Tyre Wear
Noticing unsymmetrical tyre wearing? This issue could stem from deeper problems such as misalignment, wrong inflation, or suspension components that are rusted out.
Things you need to check for include:
- Tyre wear patterns where one side is more pronounced than the other
- Wear and tear being uneven patchwise or spottwise
- Twisted centre and sharper edges mean smootherm.
As per recommendations by Victoria Tyres, it is best to rotate your tyres after every 5000-8000 km, and to regularly check wheel alignment to ensure sustainty wear.
3. Cracks, Cuts or Bulges on the Sidewall
The sidewall of a tyre provides structural support but also protects a tyre. Under extreme weather (or harsh driving conditions), bumps and bubble cuts may start to form.
Signs of danger include:
- Visible blisters or bubbles on the sidewalls
- Small splits (called dry rot) or fine cuts
- Severe gashes or deep tears
Such can cause rupturing of the tyre. Which if seen should be changed right away.
Even while giuaranteeing protection from harsh climate and heavy usage, constant monitoring remains essential.
4. Strange Sounds or Vibrations
Hearing feedback from the road is somewhat normal, but strange sounds or excessive vibrations indicate that there could be a problem. This may indicate:
- Imbalance of Tyre
- Damaged Tyre (Internal Separation)
- Bent Rims
- Issues with the Suspension System
For a risk-free driving experience, visit the Victoria Tyres service center.
5. Persistent Loss Of Air Pressure
Tyres leak air over time, but if you find yourself constantly needing to top the air up, that’s a problem.
Common Causes:
- Constantly leaking tyres
- Leaky valves
- Expansions in aged porous rubber
Actual driving with low pressure affects the grip, fuel economy, and overall life of the tyres. All Victoria Tyres are made and designed to retain air pressure, but you need to perform regular checks. If for example one tyre continuously defaults to low despite attempts at refilling, it makes sense to consider changing it.
6. Age of the Tyre
Rubber compounds degrade over time, especially in hot or humid climates. This means even “new” looking tyres could be unsafe depending on their age.Rubber compounds degrade over time, especially in hot or humid climates. This means even “new” looking tyres could be unsafe depending on their age.
Advice:
- Even if the tread appears to be intact, it is better to change tyres every 5 to 6 years.
- Never use tyres that are older than 10 years regardless of the condition.
To locate the manufacture date, check the sidewall for the DOT code. For example, it says “3720”, that means the tyre has been manufactured in the 37th week of 2020.
7. Seasonal Changes
In areas with intense weather conditions, changing your tyres accordingly is a must. Summer, winter, and all-season tyres have different tread designs and rubber mixtures.
Checking your all-season tyres thoroughly before every season is mandatory. In Victoria, where heavy rain or bumpy roads are common, Victoria Tyres’ all-weather high-traction patterns were specifically designed for those conditions.
Final Thoughts
Tyres not only enable movement of the vehicle; they also determine the safety of your family and you. That is why at Victoria Tyres, we make every effort to provide high-quality, tested durable tubes and tyres that can withstand all road conditions.
Safety Checklist
- Monthly check the tread depth
- Look over the sidewalls for bulging or cracking
- Check the air pressure weekly
- Rotate every 5000 to 8000 kilometres
- Change the tires after 5 - 6 years, no matter how good they still look
Every one of these steps might seem simplistic: however, combined with trusting well-known brands such as Victoria Tyres guarantees Safe and Smooth Driving regardless of the roads taken.