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6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by AutoJoshNG: 2:49pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Tyres let you have a smooth and safe drive. Since they play a vital role in your car, it is important to maintain them properly. Tyres deteriorate quickly because that's the only car component that makes contact with the hard road surface. However, you can make your car tyres last longer and save a lot of money with these simple steps... Maintain Recommended Pressure Inflate the tyres as recommended by the tyre and/or car manufacturer. Make sure all the tyres always have the required pressure.. This is usually stated on the pillar the driver's door locks into. Check the air pressure of the tyres occasionally (recent cars now come with tyre pressure monitoring systems). Over-inflating your tyre(s) is absolutely dangerous.. so is under-inflating. Tyre Rotation Tyre rotation is a good practice to extend the lifespan of your car tyres. It is recommended to rotate the tyres every 6, 000 miles. You can do the rotation by yourself or with the help of your vulcanizer or mechanic when you go for an oil change. It is advised to rotate the tyres diagonally from front to rear. Some vehicles have larger tyres in the rear compare to those in front.. In this case, consider rotating the tyres between the same axles. Visual Inspection Do visual inspections on regular basis.. the tyres may pick a nail, have a cut or uneven wear. Visual inspection will enable you to be proactive and not wait till the tyres are badly damaged before you act. Wheel Balancing and Alignment Bad wheel alignment will result in uncomfortable driving experience as well as quick tyre wear.. The wheel balancing and alignment should not cost you above N6,000 to do but you could end up having to buy a N60,000 tyre after the damage has been done. Accessories Don't forget to have your tyre related accessories like a good jack, wheel spanner, small air compressor etc. This will enable you attend to your car tyres anywhere and anytime without having to damage the car tyres. Something as simple as borrowing wheel spanners can damage the wheel knots. Avoid Potholes Although, this is difficult to achieve with the bad state of our roads... but you just have to avoid those potholes. They can deform your car tyres, damage the alignment and even cause a tyre burst. Add yours and don't forget to like and share. https://autojosh.com/x-ways-extend-life-car-tyres/ Lalasticlala Mynd44 Ishilove Marpol Semid4lyfe Obinoscopy Seun 5 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by iihtlagos: 3:07pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
Nice piece bro, but not on Nigerian roads. Changing of tyres is just like (k) Constant. 2 Likes |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by davit: 8:26pm On Oct 04, 2017 |
My car shows that its psi is 32 but my vulcaniser usually makes it 40.any danger in this? 2 Likes |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by niqqaclaimz(m): 7:11am On Oct 05, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Pabloosas(m): 7:14am On Oct 05, 2017 |
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Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Fistop: 7:14am On Oct 05, 2017 |
AVOID POTHOLES? NOT IN LAGOS |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Akemmi(m): 7:16am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Thank you |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by HumanistMike(m): 7:19am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Tyre pressures are very important. I even bought a handy tyre pressure gauge for cheap off Jumia. Peep my signature |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by BTT(m): 7:28am On Oct 05, 2017 |
# Where psi on car beam negates recommended psi on actual tyre, I always allow the tyre manufacturer's recommendation win. After all na dem know the quality of their products. # Inside-Out. For whatever reason, I always insist that my vulcanizer adheres to manufacturer's instructions about where should be 'Inside' or 'Outside'. I stopped suffering from having twisted tyres the moment i knew this. 1 Like |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Sixaxis: 7:28am On Oct 05, 2017 |
davit: Yes!! I guess ur learned than ur vulcanizer is.. Do the drill.. |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Kingvick: 7:44am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Nice Write Up.. I think the maintenance of the tyres are like the most important of all Corruption: Nigeria Judge Sacked For Over N200, 000 Bribe |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by brainpulse: 7:51am On Oct 05, 2017 |
I avoid potholes as much as possible, when inevitable I slowed down. I haven't had problems with my shocks and tyres in 4 years and I stay in Lagos and use my car. I think Nigerians drive roughly and still wants the car to last long. |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by sammily(m): 7:57am On Oct 05, 2017 |
AutoJoshNG: Nigerian roads be looking at you like... 3 Likes
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Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by SoftDealz: 8:00am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Nice piece
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Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Revolva(m): 8:11am On Oct 05, 2017 |
noting concern me i no get motor |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Naturallyme: 8:12am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Pls don't do beyond 40 davit: |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Naturallyme: 8:14am On Oct 05, 2017 |
As per air pressure, remember air expands at high temperature. The pressure increases during hot sun or long distance driving hence cause over inflated tire to burst. AutoJoshNG: |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by valentineuwakwe(m): 8:17am On Oct 05, 2017 |
well this is ok but it wil come in handy when I wait and buy the GM electric motor in 2023 |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by ignis: 8:44am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Is it possible to avoid potholes in Nigeria Roads? 1 Like |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Nobody: 9:11am On Oct 05, 2017 |
The global headquarters of pot-holes is Niger state. Trust me, we buy tires semi-annually |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by femi4: 9:12am On Oct 05, 2017 |
brainpulse:Where have you been driving, Try Akute, Itoikin-Epe, Odongunyan-Ogijo Come back and tell me if your shocks and tyres are still in good conditions after 6months |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by femi4: 9:14am On Oct 05, 2017 |
ignis:We ll get there some day |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by Nostradamu(m): 10:34am On Oct 05, 2017 |
Fistop: You mean "not in Nigeria"? |
Re: 6 Ways To Extend The Life Of Your Car Tyres by tete7000(m): 12:46pm On Oct 05, 2017 |
davit: The tyres themselves usually come with recommended pressure written on them. Ensure you never exceed that recommended pressure. Most vulcanized do 40psi all round, it's their style but I believe it is safe to stay within recommended car pressure 1 Like |
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