The country is now a lot safer and secures while comparing the security situation a few years back when now and then terrorists were blowing themselves up, targeting innocents people. Most importantly the local tourism industry has been revived, lots and lots of people are traveling now. So in this article, I will give you few simple tire tips before you set out for a long journey. The purpose why I am telling about tires is because of people while traveling care less about tires which is not a right approach.
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First in the list is tire’s air pressure. Always check the air pressure of the tire before going to a trip. It is dangerous if the air pressure in the tire is not maintained, it will not only compromise your safety but also affect the overall economy of the fuel as well. The handling of the car will also become hard if air pressure is not maintained correctly. More importantly, the temperature of the tires starts to rise if the car travel long distance without a stop so it is recommended to check the pressure after equal intervals of time. Always fill the air in the car slightly less as recommended by the manufacturer.
Secondly, don’t ever forget to pack spare tire as you will need it during your travel. Moving onward, before leaving for the trip always rotate the tires from left to right to back and forth. Tires wear out unevenly so if you rotate them they will wear out evenly and last long on your journey.
Furthermore, if you are traveling to a cold place or where there is expected that snow might fall then always use winter tires, they will give the car more stability and control.
Tire tread is another thing which you might look out for before leaving for the trip; it is recommended to change the tire if their tread is below 3 millimeters. The new tire has tread depth around 8 millimeters. The tread is of much importance where it rains a lot—meaning the tire will work efficiently in wet areas if the tread is in good health. Additionally, check the condition of tires don’t use tires with many punctures as it will lead you to significant problems in a long journey.
Lastly, before leaving always do the wheel balancing of the tires. This will give you hassle-free and smooth ride throughout the journey. If you skip this phase the tires of the car might start to wobble amidst the journey, and you might feel that you are sitting in a salt shaker, not in a car. So always pay heed to this phase.
Keep above-mentioned tire tips in mind for a safe and healthy trip. Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
