8 tips to extend the 'life' of car tires

(Baonghean.vn) - Tires are an important part, determining the safe and durable operation of the vehicle; if you do not know how to maintain them, you will spend a lot of money to change tires regularly.So how to use a car to keep tires from wearing out the longest?

1. Choose the right tire for your vehicle and road conditions

Depending on each vehicle, you choose a tire set that is suitable for the vehicle and the main operating conditions; a tire that is suitable for the vehicle and the purpose of use must satisfy the following conditions: Size suitable for the wheel system; Has a speed ratio suitable for your needs; depending on the driving conditions such as the need to carry more people, carry more goods...

2. Avoid sudden acceleration

When you accelerate suddenly, it will lead to a stronger skidding phenomenon in place, the tire will create friction with the road surface, thereby leading to great wear and tear, reducing the life of the tire.

3. Avoid sudden braking

Similar to acceleration, sudden braking will also lead to faster wear of the tire with the road surface due to high friction. Not only that, this wear also causes the tire to wear unevenly, making the tire operation unstable, easily leading to increased vehicle camber. In the long run, this means you have to spend regularly on warranty and maintenance.

4. Climb the sidewalk properly

When climbing a sidewalk, the first tire to make contact will be subjected to a very large amount of pressure due to having to bear the entire pressure of the entire vehicle. This pressure includes a portion of the weight and driving force applied to that wheel. With such a large pressure, if the contact angle does not create a slope for the vehicle to overcome, this tire will easily crack due to being under too much pressure.

You should consider climbing sidewalks with a relatively steep slope, minimizing sidewalks perpendicular to the road surface.

5. Avoid potholes

If you often travel on bad roads, you must replace them with specialized tires.

Potholes are often sharp and jagged, and tires that come into contact with them are more likely to tear and become damaged, especially when you brake. If you frequently drive on bad roads, see a professional and consider getting specialized tires.

6. Tire rotation

Tire rotation helps prolong the life of the tire and improve driving safety. Periodically check and rotate tires when the distance traveled reaches about 5,000 km at reputable centers. Tire rotation should be combined with tire balancing and checking the wheel alignment angles.

7. Be careful with tire polishing services

Many people have the habit of polishing tires to enhance the beauty of their car, but this type of tire "beautification" can significantly affect the quality of the tire.

When polishing or lubricating tires, make sure that no substance gets on the tire surface (the part that contacts the road).

8. Make sure your tires are always inflated to the correct pressure.

Each type of tire has a specific appropriate inflation pressure level for best performance, and each type of vehicle also has different tire pressure levels, so you need to research carefully to see which tire pressure level is suitable for the vehicle's performance.

After inflation, check for air leakage from the valve core, rim or around the valve before closing the valve cap; at least once a month to ensure the tire has the appropriate pressure level; for dual wheels, large pressure differences may cause damage or uneven wear. Adjust so that the pressure of both the inner and outer tires return to the same level.

Ngoc Anh

(Synthetic)