Spare tires on cars are rarely used, how should they be stored?
Although rarely used, spare tires in cars also need to be preserved and cared for to always be in the best condition when needed.
Spare tire is one of the important parts of a car. As the name suggests, the spare tire is equipped by the manufacturer to be ready to replace one of the 4 main tires that have problems such as being punctured, punctured, blown out or damaged...
Therefore, spare tires need to be kept in the best condition when needed. However, in reality, many car users often ignore checking spare tires, causing the tire to lose pressure or even deteriorate, become damaged... leading to the inability to use when needing to replace one of the 4 main tires.
Having neglected to preserve the spare tire, and then encountered many inconveniences when needing to use it on a trip, Mr. Quoc Thanh, a resident of Thu Duc City, who is using a Hyundai Accent, said: "Because he subjectively did not pay much attention to the spare tire every time he went for car maintenance, when using the car for a long trip, the front tire was punctured, the air was gone, he took it out to replace it with a new one, and was shocked to find that the spare tire did not have enough air left." Previously, when buying a new car, Mr. Thanh had used the spare tire once, then patched the old tire and put it back in the spare tire position on the car.
Not only Mr. Thanh, but also some other car users are both amused and annoyed when they do not pay attention to the condition of the spare tire. One car owner even said that he bought a car and used it until the end of the second year before needing to "lower" the spare tire, but when he took it out to replace it, the tire pressure had dropped significantly.
Therefore, along with some details and parts on the car, the spare tire also needs to be preserved and cared for to always be in the best condition when needed. Below is how to preserve and care for the spare tire on the car to always be in the best condition when needed in emergency situations:
Check tire pressure regularly
To prepare for emergency situations, car owners must pay attention to the spare tire pressure. Although spare tires are rarely used, tire pressure will gradually decrease over time. Therefore, when maintaining 4 tires, you should pay attention to checking and inflating the spare tire. According to the recommendations of some manufacturers and tire companies, the spare tire on a car needs to be inflated more (higher pressure) than the other 4 tires. Specifically, the optimal tire pressure for the spare tire is often recommended to be inflated at 60 psi (about 4.2 bar).
Tire rotation
Currently, depending on each car model, the spare tire can be equipped with the same specifications, size, tire type, tire brand... as the 4 tires mounted on the 4 wheels.
Therefore, users can also use the spare tire in case they want to rotate the tire. Even a new tire that is not used for a long time will also deteriorate over time, so rotating the main tire and the spare tire is very important to prevent the tire rubber from becoming brittle. Rotate the tire from front to rear and vice versa to ensure even wear. Do this every few months so that the spare tire can be guaranteed when needed.
Clean tires regularly
Cleaning a car spare tire is quite easy, just use a dry cloth to wipe the tire regularly to remove dust and other dirt. This method is effective in keeping the spare tire in optimal condition and comfortable to use.
That is how to preserve and care for your car spare tire to keep it durable when used. Improper installation of the spare tire can cause the tire to be deformed or even damaged. Make sure you always have the right jack and wrench to serve the purpose of removing and installing the wheel safely and properly.