{"id":624,"date":"2022-06-29T13:11:27","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T01:11:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manustyreservice.co.nz\/?p=624"},"modified":"2022-06-29T13:11:53","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T01:11:53","slug":"tyre-inspection-and-maintenance-4-tips-on-inspecting-your-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manustyreservice.co.nz\/tyre-inspection-and-maintenance-4-tips-on-inspecting-your-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Tyre Inspection and Maintenance – 4 Tips On Inspecting Your Tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Regular inspection and maintenance of your tyres is an important part of making sure you are driving a safe vehicle and will help prolong their lifespan. Inspect your tyres at least once a month. Every time you prepare to get behind the wheel, as well as before and after long journeys, you should perform a quick safety check on your vehicle, including an inspection of your tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proper maintenance of your tyres will extend their life and save you money, considering the cost, making them a major investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus on these 4 tips when it comes to tyre inspections and maintenance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check Your Tyre Tread Depth<\/strong>

In New Zealand, the minimum legal tread depth for tyres is 1.5mm. Anything less than 3mm can seriously affect the overall handling of your vehicle and you may not have enough traction to accelerate or brake quickly, especially in slippery or wet conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a sufficient tread depth is important to ensuring the safest possible driving experience. Most tyres will have a tread wear indicator moulded into the tread. Check all four tyres and measure the tread using the tread wear indicator which is a rubber bar moulded into the tread. If this is visible, it\u2019s time to replace your tyres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyre Damage or Irregular Wearing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making regular visual inspections of your tyres is a very important safety exercise. Keep an eye out for cracks, bulges or cuts in the tyre and if found, this damage should be inspected by a tyre service professional.

At Manu\u2019s Tyre Service, we can get you the best professional advice on whether the tyre should be removed from the service and can provide a range of tyres to suit vehicles of all shapes and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few things you can keep an eye on for tyre damage or irregular wearing are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n