Driving Rain Driving Safely

Driving carefully can help but won’t prevent tires from wearing or becoming damaged over time. Tires are in constant contact with the road surface so its important that they are maintained to ensure your safety and safety to other road users.
You should check your tires frequently for any stones or objects embedded in the tires tread and for any abnormalities in the tire like a bulge which can be caused by simply hitting a curb or a pothole. 
If you spot anything that doesn’t look quite right the tire should be examined by a specialist as there could be unseen internal damage which left undiagnosed could lead to a blow out on the road or worse a road traffic accident.
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Tire Pressure

As part of regular maintenance checks to your tires your car should have the correct tyire pressure. Under or over-inflation can affect handling and grip causing changes in your vehicle’s behaviour.
Incorrect tire pressure can result in reduced road surface contact causing tires to wear unevenly, this can also affect braking distances and handling on corners.
Your vehicle handbook will tell you what the correct pressure for your vehicle should be. If you don’t have your handbook with you tire pressures are displayed on the inside of the fuel cap or driver’s door sill.

Tire Tread Depth

When new tires are fitted to your car the tread depth is between 8-9mm. You should carry out regular checks each month to the tire tread to ensure that is still safe and legal to drive your car.  
 
When a tire tread starts to wear the contact with the road in wet weather is reduced causing less grip on the road and a risk of aquaplaning where your car can lose all contact with road surface leaving you unable to control it. This can greatly increase your risk of being involved in an accident.
 
If you prefer an expert to check your tire tread for you Island Tyres & Autocare, Douglas can check your tires and ensure they are safe and legal.

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