Everyone knows that driving on bare tyres is uncertain. Even on dry, well-built roads, an accident awaits you. Driving fast or driving on wet, slippery roads only increases the likelihood of an accident. The dangers of driving on worn tyres are not just superstitions,it's a proven one.

Here are 7 dangers when driving with worn tyres to convince you that it's time to have these tyres checked.

1.
On wet roads the braking distances are longer

When you step on the brake pedal, a good set of tyres helps to bring the car to a stop quickly and safely. Driving with worn tyres can result in a sudden shutdown that does nothing but panic a moment and turns it into an accident.

The more the tyre tread is worn, the longer the braking distance, especially in wet weather. How fast your tyres wear out depends on where you drive, how you drive and even the type of car you drive. It's hard to notice a longer stopping distance. That's why it's important for a specialist to check your tyres for signs of wear.

2.
There is an increased aquaplaning risk

The profile of your tyre consists of grooves and cuts that serve an important purpose. They bite into the water and suck it away from the tyre, so the rubber is in contact with the road and you stay in control. If these levels get too low, this process will not be done with the same efficiency. Instead of cutting the tyres through the water, they run over the top. This is called aquaplaning.

If you encounter a particularly deep puddle, you can feel the slightest sensation that your car is slipping on the water. This can happen even with new tyres. However, if you feel a steady grip on wet roads, it's time to have your tyres checked.

3
Handling deteriorates

Your tyres are the only part of your car that connects with the road. No matter how good the rest of your car is, if the tyres does not do their job, it will not work well. But worn tyres can affect handling even on dry roads.

Emergency maneuvers, such as dodging, when someone cuts you off, becomes more difficult to control with worn tyres. This increases the probability of an accident. Driving in high speed traffic is also more dangerous as worn tyres are more likely to slip during fast cornering. Worn tyres reduce handling and increase the risk of losing control of your vehicle.

4
There is a higher risk of flat tyres

Tyres are tough, but nails, broken glass and metal parts at the correct angle can penetrate directly into the tyre. The profile prevents this damage, since it is more difficult for dirt particles to get into the tyre from the outset. It also offers a thicker surface, which requires more effort in stitching.

It can not prevent things from getting on the tyres. And if a stray nail finds its way past the tread when the hoop is thin, this nail can be easily pierced. A healthy tyre tread protects your tyres from puncture damage.

5.
Heat can develop dangerously

Tyres get hot when we drive, especially in hot weather. Therefore, they are designed to withstand the heat with specially formulated joints and profile patterns that aid in heat dissipation. This keeps your tyres cool, but a worn tyre without the right profile is more likely to be hot and that can cause problems.

Sometimes you can even smell the burned rubber as you get out of your car. This means you make your worn tyres worse with every mile and further dilute that step. Regardless of the weather, a worn tyre that runs hot is a hazard that should be replaced.

6.
The tyres may lose pressure

Sometimes a puncture is immediately noticeable by a sudden loss of air pressure, but it can also be a slow process. A leaking tyre with a slow drop in air pressure gradually reduces the grip of your car. The damage is not always immediately visible, so filling the air may be a temporary solution before the problem slowly recurs over time.

A worn profile makes your tyres more susceptible to damage that causes tyres to slowly lose air. Not only is it dangerous to drive this way, it's also annoying to find out the cause of the air loss. Replace your tyres when worn, and you can avoid this problem.

7.
There is a higher risk of outbreaks

If you've spent a lot of time on the highway, you've probably seen large pieces of roadside and puncture tyres. These tyre parts are signs of breakouts that we all want to avoid.

A blowout is a sudden loss of air pressure that causes a tyre to essentially break apart. It's a dramatic, frightening puncture that makes it difficult to control a car. A worn tyre is more prone to blow out, as the thin rubber is more easily damaged. Replace worn tyres and reduce the risk of having to deal with a blowout.


LAST WORDS

Worn tyres makes your car more susceptible to all sorts of problems, from breakdowns to accidents. In this case, not only do you need to replace your tyres, but you also have to cope with the extra costs and inconvenience of additional vehicle repairs. Replace worn tyres immediately before they lead to more costly problems.
Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2019/09/7-dangers-of-driving-on-worn-out-tyres.html#more
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If you want to die before your time ..... drive your car with worn out tyres.

madgoat:
Lies.... I drive with expired tyres and nothing has ever happened. Almost all the tyres on Nigerian cars are expired.

I pray you change before you and the tyre expire.

I was so so shocked down to my bone marrow the day i saw a video online of some men (i won't mention their tribe) using some simple tools they shaped thoroughly, to design and turn a totally dead, worn out tire to almost new a one you will think they just brought into the country as Tokunbo tyres.
They later washed, painted and packaged it to their warehouse!
That day confirmed to me that people can do anything just to make profit, that goes for the same set of people that know that a certain drug/medication has expired and they still go on to import it into the country, especially little infants drugs (teething etc).
And the people that mix different chemicals altogether and sell it as different kind of alcohol.
If you don't report anyone you know doing all these illegal and dangerous businesses, you are part of the problems of the country, and watch it, it will come back to you unknowingly.
Law of Karma lives forever.

V

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Godspower35:
Everyone knows that driving on bare tyres is uncertain. Even on dry, well-built roads, an accident awaits you. Driving fast or driving on wet, slippery roads only increases the likelihood of an accident. The dangers of driving on worn tyres are not just superstitions,it's a proven one.

Here are 7 dangers when driving with worn tyres to convince you that it's time to have these tyres checked.

1.
On wet roads the braking distances are longer

When you step on the brake pedal, a good set of tyres helps to bring the car to a stop quickly and safely. Driving with worn tyres can result in a sudden shutdown that does nothing but panic a moment and turns it into an accident.

The more the tyre tread is worn, the longer the braking distance, especially in wet weather. How fast your tyres wear out depends on where you drive, how you drive and even the type of car you drive. It's hard to notice a longer stopping distance. That's why it's important for a specialist to check your tyres for signs of wear.

2.
There is an increased aquaplaning risk

The profile of your tyre consists of grooves and cuts that serve an important purpose. They bite into the water and suck it away from the tyre, so the rubber is in contact with the road and you stay in control. If these levels get too low, this process will not be done with the same efficiency. Instead of cutting the tyres through the water, they run over the top. This is called aquaplaning.

If you encounter a particularly deep puddle, you can feel the slightest sensation that your car is slipping on the water. This can happen even with new tyres. However, if you feel a steady grip on wet roads, it's time to have your tyres checked.

3
Handling deteriorates

Your tyres are the only part of your car that connects with the road. No matter how good the rest of your car is, if the tyres does not do their job, it will not work well. But worn tyres can affect handling even on dry roads.

Emergency maneuvers, such as dodging, when someone cuts you off, becomes more difficult to control with worn tyres. This increases the probability of an accident. Driving in high speed traffic is also more dangerous as worn tyres are more likely to slip during fast cornering. Worn tyres reduce handling and increase the risk of losing control of your vehicle.

4
There is a higher risk of flat tyres

Tyres are tough, but nails, broken glass and metal parts at the correct angle can penetrate directly into the tyre. The profile prevents this damage, since it is more difficult for dirt particles to get into the tyre from the outset. It also offers a thicker surface, which requires more effort in stitching.

It can not prevent things from getting on the tyres. And if a stray nail finds its way past the tread when the hoop is thin, this nail can be easily pierced. A healthy tyre tread protects your tyres from puncture damage.

5.
Heat can develop dangerously

Tyres get hot when we drive, especially in hot weather. Therefore, they are designed to withstand the heat with specially formulated joints and profile patterns that aid in heat dissipation. This keeps your tyres cool, but a worn tyre without the right profile is more likely to be hot and that can cause problems.

Sometimes you can even smell the burned rubber as you get out of your car. This means you make your worn tyres worse with every mile and further dilute that step. Regardless of the weather, a worn tyre that runs hot is a hazard that should be replaced.

6.
The tyres may lose pressure

Sometimes a puncture is immediately noticeable by a sudden loss of air pressure, but it can also be a slow process. A leaking tyre with a slow drop in air pressure gradually reduces the grip of your car. The damage is not always immediately visible, so filling the air may be a temporary solution before the problem slowly recurs over time.

A worn profile makes your tyres more susceptible to damage that causes tyres to slowly lose air. Not only is it dangerous to drive this way, it's also annoying to find out the cause of the air loss. Replace your tyres when worn, and you can avoid this problem.

7.
There is a higher risk of outbreaks

If you've spent a lot of time on the highway, you've probably seen large pieces of roadside and puncture tyres. These tyre parts are signs of breakouts that we all want to avoid.

A blowout is a sudden loss of air pressure that causes a tyre to essentially break apart. It's a dramatic, frightening puncture that makes it difficult to control a car. A worn tyre is more prone to blow out, as the thin rubber is more easily damaged. Replace worn tyres and reduce the risk of having to deal with a blowout.


LAST WORDS

Worn tyres makes your car more susceptible to all sorts of problems, from breakdowns to accidents. In this case, not only do you need to replace your tyres, but you also have to cope with the extra costs and inconvenience of additional vehicle repairs. Replace worn tyres immediately before they lead to more costly problems.
Source:
http://www.eliancars.com/2019/09/7-dangers-of-driving-on-worn-out-tyres.html#more
[img]https://1.bp..com/-1IwWhyYcn1s/XX5VIsca2YI/AAAAAAAAC4A/aG43aEx3a2UMI_GSnxPS-zXIemYcbqk6gCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/tyres.jpg[/img]

It is risky and not advisable

You get high gas mileage meaning you burn more fuel accelerating the car.

DISTRESS SALES DEAL on a Lexus down my signature.

i have never bought new tires. Team toks 6k own

noted.

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Lack of enforcement in Nigeria!

Worn tyres are imported daily!

Brand new tyres in this Nigeria... only few Nigerians can afford brand new tyres...tokunboooòo is for 98%

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Safety is important, may God continue to save us as we ensure to take safety first!

Bad tyres (blowouts) is a major cause of accidents on the highway in Nigeria. We need to be observant if tyre health before embarking on a long journey that will require highway speeds.

If only Road Safety vehicles had good tyres themselves

Okay

KIDfurniture:
Brand new tyres in this Nigeria... only few Nigerians can afford brand new tyres...tokunboooòo is for 98%

I use 175/80 or 185/70. Toks is 6k while new is 11k. I have never enjoyed toks for more than 12months. Pls, which is cheaper now.....? Penny wise pounds foolish applies in some cases. I learned my lesson and now have new tires today. I bought on loan but I've cleared it all now. Forget the model, I can compete with your car on a highway!

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Nice write-up... Bigups the OP

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May God delivered us.safty is of the Lord,but we also needs to be careful.

Worn out tyres @ 140/160km/hr....lord, i am coming home

modelmike7:
I was so so shocked down to my bone marrow the day i saw a video online of some men (i won't mention their tribe) using some simple tools they shaped thoroughly, to design and turn a totally dead, worn out tire to almost new a one you will think they just brought into the country as Tokunbo tyres.
They later washed, painted and packaged it to their warehouse!
That day confirmed to me that people can do anything just to make profit, that goes for the same set of people that know that a certain drug/medication has expired and they still go on to import it into the country, especially little infants drugs (teething etc).
And the people that mix different chemicals altogether and sell it as different kind of alcohol.
If you don't report anyone you know doing all these illegal and dangerous businesses, you are part of the problems of the country, and watch it, it will come back to you unknowingly.
Law of Karma lives forever.

I hope u reported them and follwed it up

Lies.... I drive with expired tyres and nothing has ever happened. Almost all the tyres on Nigerian cars are expired.

Great info. Thanks @ op


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Exponental:

I use 175/80 or 185/70. Toks is 6k while new is 11k. I have never enjoyed toks for more than 12months. Pls, which is cheaper now.....? Penny wise pounds foolish applies in some cases. I learned my lesson and now have new tires today. I bought on loan but I've cleared it all now. Forget the model, I can compete with your car on a highway!

11k...new tyre....that must be china

femi4:
11k...new tyre....that must be china

R14.... Not China.

modelmike7:
If you want to die before your time ..... drive your car with worn out tyres.


I pray you change before you and the tyre expire.

I have been driving with expired tokunbo tyres and almost everyone in this country does the same. Nothing ever happens.

Exponental:

I use 175/80 or 185/70. Toks is 6k while new is 11k. I have never enjoyed toks for more than 12months. Pls, which is cheaper now.....? Penny wise pounds foolish applies in some cases. I learned my lesson and now have new tires today. I bought on loan but I've cleared it all now. Forget the model, I can compete with your car on a highway!

Pls where do u buy new tyres for 11k.
Or you mean 'new Tokunboh' tyres.