Can you drive a car without tyres? It’s impossible. And that’s exactly why you must never neglect to ensure that your car tyres are well-cared. Despite breakdown cover, you need to spend sometime to make sure your tyres are well-maintained as your life’s safety depends on them. Here what and how you can check your car tyres.

What to check with tyres?

Remember this five point check –

1. Check the condition of each tyres ( especially the inner and outer sidewalls)
2. Check the tread depth of your tyre
3. Check pressure in all the tyres
4. Check for any signs of irregular wear, look under the wheel arch for this
5. Don’t forget to check and examine the spare tyre

Tyre pressures
Check the tyre pressure at least once a week. To know your correct tyre pressure refer to your Car’s Service Manual. Check the tyre pressure when they are cold.

Wheel alignment
Have you noticed uneven wear and tear across the surface of the tyres? This could be due to over or under inflation. Check with a car expert for tracking.

Wheel balancing
If your car shakes as you increase your car’s speed, then your wheels need balancing.

Spare tyre
Many drivers ignore their spare tyre as they don’t use it ever. Despite this, it’s advisable that you check your spare and keep it in good condition for emergency situations.

Tyre issues are some of the most popular reasons for a breakdown cover call out

Electrical and tyre issue are common reasons for call out by the breakdown cover people. Flat tryes, punctures, wheel nut issues an more all contribute to call outs.
Guest blogger Karma Kontent for breakdown cover.