Tyres are built to last for a couple of years. Say four to six, sometimes 9 years. But there is no fixed life span to car tyres, only recommended, safe use period. In hot climates like Nigeria, tyres will remain in good condition for about 4 years or more if used and maintained properly. With poor maintenance, a car tyre can go bad in less than a year. When tyres go bad, they pose serious danger to the lives of the drivers and other road users. Today, i'll be teaching you how to properly maintain your tyres and get the best value out of it.

Why maintenance is important

a. Why should I maintain my tyres?
- Having well-maintained tyres are highly beneficial to vehicle-users in the following ways:
1. Prolongs tyre life span
2. Lesser fuel consumption
3. Safety is maximized
4. More savings for the road user

b. How does inflation pressure affect me?
- There are 3 types of conditions that will affect your driving performance, tyre life span and your safety. The elaborations are stated below:
1) Under-inflated tyres will reduce your control over the vehicle, increase time and distance it takes for your car stop after applying brakes and tyres will wear rapidly.
2) Over-inflated tyres will reduce grip, stability in braking which may lead to poorer handling.
3) Correctly-inflated tyres will maximize safety, stability and improve vehicle handling.

i. Operating at under inflation pressure will damage the tyre in the follow ways:
1) The life of the tyre will be shortened. If there are any complaints about short life of tyres, the pressure should be checked first.
2) Abrasion will appear at the shoulders.
3) The cord will be separated from the rubber.
4) Cracks will appear on the sidewalls.
5) Fuel consumption will increase.

ii. Operating at over inflation pressure will damage the tyre in the following ways:
1. Mechanical and other issues.
2. Side-slip / Wobbling of tyre.
3. Cutting & shock bursting.
4. Rapid abrasion of tread center.

Tyre Maintenance Tips

(5 Critical Car Tyre Maintenance Tips)

1. Tyre rotation

Tyres are often moved from one position on the car to another to ensure even wear and tear. Front tyres carry more of the car's weight and tend to wear out at about twice the rate of rear tyres, so rotating the tyres can extend their life. Car manufacturers differ in their recommendations, but most manufacturers advise tyres should be rotated every 8,000 to 10,000 kms.
Ensuring your tyres are rotated regularly (usually at each service but can be more frequently) will allow them to wear evenly and maintain good tread. A front wheel drive vehicle will wear its front tyres more quickly, and a rear wheel drive vehicle will wear its rear tyres more quickly. Therefore, regular rotation can help prolong the life and condition of your tyres, resulting in greater safety on the road. You wouldn’t want to let the tyres that drive power to be bald, as this can cause loss of control.

2. Tyre pressure

Tyre pressure is of critical importance for two basic reasons. Having properly inflated tyres protects against tyre damage and reduces the possibility that the car will spin out of control. Driving with low pressure tyres also increases fuel consumption. You should check your tyre pressure at least every month, more often if you drive many kilometres and always before setting out on any long journey. Tyres should not be hot when checked, otherwise add 4 to 5 PSI to the recommended pressure. To find the correct tyre pressure for your car, check the user manual, the label on the door or inside the fuel flap. The recommended pressure is not written on the tyre itself.

3. Tyre tread depth

Tyre tread is important because it helps remove water between the tyre and road, ensuring the car remains under control and preventing the risk of aquaplaning. Tyres wear out over time, and this can be accelerated by uneven road surfaces, the tyre design itself and driving practices such as high-speed driving and hard braking. The minimum tread depth varies very slightly from state to state, but is between 1.5mm and 1.6mm. The tread depth measures the depth over the face of the tread that is in contact with the road.

4. Wheel alignment

Wheel alignment is the process of properly aligning the wheels and axles. It ensures that your car handles at its optimum level, increasing safety as well as protecting tyres against premature wear and saving fuel. Wheel balancing balances the wheel and tyres. It protects the bearings and suspension, prevents premature tyre wear and stops vibration. Out of balance wheels, and the vibration they cause, is typically most noticeable when driving at high speeds.

5. Repair and replacement

If you are in any doubt as to the roadworthiness of your tyres, you should take them to a specialist to check. (Drive into any infinity service station across the country). We will check that the internal condition of the tyre as well as the outside, comply with all proper procedures for disassembling, repairing and re-assembling, ensure compliance with all legal and manufacturers' requirements and ensure the tyre is re-fitted optimally.

However, there comes a time when tyres need to be replaced. This depends on various factors, including kilometres driven and driving style, but also climate and storage. It is essential to check your tyres on a regular basis and replace them when required, for example when they reach the minimum tread depth.

This isn't for Nigerians!

timwudz:
This isn't for Nigerians!

It is.

Wheel alignment is very very important.

I have watched 2 tyres that costed almost 200k go crazy in 3 months because of this.

In fact i expect the fist point to be Wheel Balancing and Alignment.

timwudz:
This isn't for Nigerians!

FTC! na God

T

The bad roads in nigeria is a causal factor. Let us REPAIR our roads and we will see how this things will open up




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na to go fillin station wey get all the equipments
5k is not too much to save your life.
mobil only
for precise alignments and wheel balancing
use Mobil only

timwudz:
This isn't for Nigerians!

And also don't put too much air, You will understand better when you hit the road on a Sunny day.

Good tips

It won't work here, especially in raining season. That tornado nail that ll destroy your tyre still dey do press up

timwudz:
This isn't for Nigerians!

This isn't for those who don't drive or own cars.

timwudz:
This isn't for Nigerians!

Please tell us which part of the writeup doesn't apply yo Nigeria. It is written for Nigeria. Or are the tyres in your car made from a different material?

RealGucci:
na to go fillin station wey get all the equipments
5k is not too much to save your life.
mobil only
for precise alignments and wheel balancing
use Mobil only

Thank you for your comment. Infinity is a tyre manufacturing company, producing tyres, break pads, linings, lubricants and so much more. If there's a good place to check and maintain your tyres, it is at a tyre company that knows about tyres.

nony43:




And also don't put too much air, You will understand better when you hit the road on a Sunny day.

On point Sir.

AntiWailer:


It is.

Wheel alignment is very very important.

I have watched 2 tyres that costed almost 200k go crazy in 3 months because of this.

In fact i expect the fist point to be Wheel Balancing and Alignment.

Thank you sir

femi4:
It won't work here, especially in raining season. That tornado nail that ll destroy your tyre still dey do press up

Why won't it work here sir?

Tunks2017:
Good tips

Thank you sir

AllAboutTyres:

Why won't it work here sir?

Read my post again

GOOD ONE

wanna paint my car and a friend adviced me to use sikkens auto base paint. Honestly I don't know were to get their office to buy the original of that paint. I don't trust road side ones. Anyone with their contact address should pls drop. I am buying it myself cos I was told some of this painter will charge you for sikkens but end up using alternative paint. Also they don't actually oven bake the cars but they charge for it. Anyone with sikkens contact office in Lagos should pls drop it here. Thanks

Alignment and balancing are key, especially on these our bumpy roads.

Tyre pressure/inflation too. Many "tyre burst" accidents are caused by over/underinflation

greggng:
wanna paint my car and a friend adviced me to use sikkens auto base paint. Honestly I don't know were to get their office to buy the original of that paint. I don't trust road side ones. Anyone with their contact address should pls drop. I am buying it myself cos I was told some of this painter will charge you for sikkens but end up using alternative paint. Also they don't actually oven bake the cars but they charge for it. Anyone with sikkens contact office in Lagos should pls drop it here. Thanks

Their spray/paint workshop is first system refinishes.
9, St. Finbarr's College Road, Akoka - Yaba, Lagos Nigeria

And this too. Don't know if they have moved from here. KM14 Ijesha Bus Stop, Oshodi Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria

My advice: every motorist should get his/her own digital tire pressure gauge and ensure the pressure is set to manufacturer’s recommendation. Most of those ’vulcanizers’ are destroying tires and causing accidents with their funny gauges. Checked a friend’s tires recently after he got back from a vulcanizer and the pressure was 64 psi each for the two front tires (recommended pressure was 33psi). You can imagine what would happen if he had gone for an extended high way drive...

owoblo345:
My advice: every motorist should get his/her own digital tire pressure gauge and ensure the pressure is set to manufacturer’s recommendation. Most of those ’vulcanizers’ are destroying tires and causing accidents with their funny gauges. Checked a friend’s tires recently after he got back from a vulcanizer and the pressure was 64 psi each for the two front tires (recommended pressure was 33psi). You can imagine what would happen if he had gone for an extended high way drive...

Jeez! 64 psi!!! That's a time bomb. Yes, you're right. Motorists should own a pressure gauge.

AllAboutTyres:


Their spray/paint workshop is first system refinishes.
9, St. Finbarr's College Road, Akoka - Yaba, Lagos Nigeria

And this too. Don't know if they have moved from here. KM14 Ijesha Bus Stop, Oshodi Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria

Thanks for the address but unfortunately their website is not functional . Just showing error. They don't even have a functional phone number. I will appreciate if you can help with that. I don't just wanna visit that place without knowing if the exist or not.

greggng:


Thanks for the address but unfortunately their website is not functional . Just showing error. They don't even have a functional phone number. I will appreciate if you can help with that. I don't just wanna visit that place without knowing if the exist or not.

This is the number i have for the office. The first address still exists up till now. The office at Akoka, Yaba i mean. I am not so sure of the one at Ijesha. Call this number. 01 5821293

AllAboutTyres:


This is the number i have for the office. The first address still exists up till now. The office at Akoka, Yaba i mean. I am not so sure of the one at Ijesha. Call this number. 01 5821293

Thanks I bought the paint and other materials needed today. I never knew is expensive. Spent 55k on paint and other materials needed. Meanwhile , my painter initially charged me 60 k for everything, I wonder the type of paint and material he would 've used for the job in other to make profit. He charged me 30k after seeing all the material oven bake inclusive. Meanwhile I wanna follow him to the oven to ensure he did what he said and also ensure he actually use my paint. I don't trust this hand work people. What do you think?

greggng:


Thanks I bought the paint and other materials needed today. I never knew is expensive. Spent 55k on paint and other materials needed. Meanwhile , my painter initially charged me 60 k for everything, I wonder the type of paint and material he would 've used for the job in other to make profit. He charged me 30k after seeing all the material oven bake inclusive. Meanwhile I wanna follow him to the oven to ensure he did what he said and also ensure he actually use my paint. I don't trust this hand work people. What do you think?

You should follow him if you can.