Top 5 Car Tyre Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your car’s tyres enhances safety and boosts its overall performance and fuel efficiency. Regular maintenance helps you get the most out of your tyres, ensuring they wear evenly and last longer on Melbourne’s diverse roads.

Below are some tyre maintenance tips to keep your tyres working at their best : 

1. Rotate tyres at regular intervals

Rotating your tyres helps balance, improves tyre condition, and prevents uneven wear that can cause a blowout. Check with your auto repair shop for specific recommendations based on how many kilometres you drive each year and how often you use summer vs. winter tyres. Most manufacturers recommend rotating tyres every 8-12,000 km. 

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2. Ensure your tyres are inflated correctly.

Under- or over-inflation of your tyres can lead to excessive wear and make it harder to drive your car on the road. Inflate your tyres to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure. You can find this information on the driver’s side door frame, the fuel door, the glove box, or your car’s manual.

3. Check the thickness of the tyre tread.

On average, a new car tyre has about 8mm tread depth. When a tyre reaches the 3mm limit, you are recommended to replace the tyre. Your car tyre is completely worn out at a minimum tread depth of 1.5mm (around 3¼ of a tyre surface).

4. Wheel alignment

Misaligned wheels can cause your tyres to wear excessively and impact your car’s handling and braking on the road. To improve your tyre’s wear life and stay safe on the road, it’s important to have your wheels professionally aligned after 10,000km of driving or every six months.

5. Check the pressure regularly.

Tyre pressure can significantly impact your car’s steering, handling, braking and mileage. If tyres are under or over-inflated, fuel consumption can increase, making them more susceptible. At worst, having the wrong tyre pressure can result in a blowout, which can cause you to lose control of your car. 

These important tyre maintenance tips can protect your vehicle from premature wear and enhance its overall performance. Rely on the experienced team at BCS Workshop, your reliable car mechanic in Melbourne, to handle tyre rotations, pressure checks, and wheel alignments. Reach out today to keep your vehicle safe and in optimal condition on the road!