Tyres
In a car tyre there are wires that are located under the tread. The wires are called steel belts that are made from steel and are used to reinforce the area under the tread. The steel belts provide puncture resistance and help the tyre shape to make the best contact...
Tyres wearing is normal as they get used so regularly, the tread gradually becomes shallower and the overall tyre performance changes. Wear on your tyres are normal, but there are a variety of reasons that could be causing more wear on your tyres than needed. It is...
Correct Tyre Pressure Tyre pressure is often forgotten about, it is important maintenance to ensure your car is running right, since it isn’t the tyres that support the weight of the vehicle, but rather the tyres’ air pressure. Tyre pressure influences many...
Are your tyres wearing quickly? In New Zealand, tyres must have a minimum tread depth of 1.5mm. However, the more tread you have, the better grip you will have and the safer you will be. Learn more about tyre WOF requirements in NZ Increased tyre wear occurs when one...
About mismatching tyres: Mismatching a car’s tyres is when instead of using identical tyres on each wheel, you use tyres of different pattern, direction, size or construction quality. A few examples of this include: Mixing summer and winter tyres. Mixing tyres...
What causes bulges in tyres? A bulge is when part of your tyre begins to stick outwards, like a small bubble. Tyre bulges occur when the structural integrity of the tyre sidewall is weakened. This causes the internal air pressure to create a visible bulge. A lump or...
