Guide 01
When Do Tyres Need Changing?
There are three key factors to keep in mind: age, tread depth, and any visible damage. Make it a habit to inspect your tyres at least once a month. Most tyres have built-in tread wear indicators small rubber bars that become visible once your tread depth drops below the safe limit, generally 1.6mm. Even if the tread still looks fine, tyres should be replaced once they’re over 10 years old, since the rubber naturally degrades over time.
It’s also worth checking for uneven wear patterns, which can point to other issues with your tyres or your car’s alignment. Bulges or blisters on the sidewall
Guide 02
How Important Is the Correct Inflation Pressure?
Correct tyre pressure isn’t just about comfort it’s central to safe driving. Your car’s weight isn’t carried by the tyres alone; the air inside them plays a critical role too. Before every drive, it’s worth knowing your tyre pressure is where it should be, since it affects both safety and running costs.
The risks increase with every journey when pressure is too low:
Braking distance becomes unnecessarily long
Excessive heat builds up, increasing the risk of tyre damage
Fuel consumption rises due to greater rolling resistance
Guide 03
What Is the Right Way to Clean Tyres?
If you regularly use a high-pressure washer on your car, it’s worth being careful around the tyres. A concentrated jet of hot water at close range can cause more damage than you’d expect the impact pressure raises the tyre material’s temperature and can cause small blisters to form in the rubber, weakening it over time. Weakened rubber increases the risk of sudden tyre bursts, especially under heavy load or at high speed.
Points to watch when cleaning tyres:
Keep the nozzle at least 20 cm away from the tyre.
Use a wide-spread jet rather than a concentrated, narrow one.
Even for stubborn dirt, avoid holding the jet on a single spot — keep it moving back and forth instead.