The Importance of Wheel Alignment & Balancing for Safe Driving
1 Mar 2019 - Tyres,Safety
Incorrect wheel alignment puts undue pressure on a vehicle, from worn tyres to suspension components, these factors puts driver safety at risk.
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6 Tips for Driving Safely on a Spare Tyre
28 Feb 2019 - Tyres,Safety
If your spare tyre or donut is going to help you out when you need it most, you need to know how to drive with it – and how to properly maintain it.
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The Importance of Tyre Pressure for Safe Driving
27 Feb 2019 - Tyres,Safety
Making sure your tyres are correctly inflated is a simple yet important step you can take in minimising the chances of being involved in an accident.
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The Importance of Tyres for Safety on the Road
27 Feb 2019 - Tyres,Safety
Car tyres play an important role in helping drivers stay out of dangerous situations on the road. Check that your tyres are safe with our comprehensive guide.
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How to Change a Flat Tyre
23 Jan 2019 - Tyres,Tips/Guides
Step-by-step guide on how to change a flat tyre. Get indepent! Don't get stuck on the road feeling helpless. Roll up your sleeves and dig out that spare tyre.
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What do you do if your tyre bursts?
20 Apr 2018 - Tyres,Tips/Guides
Knowing how to deal with a burst tyre will go a long way in avoiding too much emotional stress as well as unnecessary further damage. Prevention is better than cure, so it’s best to check tyres regularly for wear and tear, but in case tyre blowout does occur don’t panic and follow these guidelines.
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What are the dangers of worn tyres?
19 Apr 2018 - Tyres,Safety
Too many cars on South African roads have worn tyres and are the cause of drivers losing control of their vehicles. Worn tyres have less grip on the road causing a significant decrease in braking ability, can cause a puncture, and more dangerously tyre blowout.
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Why do the nuts need to be removed in a specific order when changing a tyre?
19 Apr 2018 - Tyres,Tips/Guides
Wheel nuts need to be removed and replaced in a specific order when changing a tyre in order to keep them tight. The cross pattern method keeps the wheel sitting straight on the hub, reducing the chance of components moving or shifting.
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What do all the numbers and codes on your tyres mean?
19 Apr 2018 - Tyres,Tips/Guides
What do the numbers on the side of a tyre’s sidewall mean? Load index, speed rating, rim diameter, width, and aspect ratio are numbers and symbols that will differ across the different makes and types of vehicles. Fitting the correct tyre is important for a number of reasons.
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The benefits of maintaining perfect tyre pressure
19 Apr 2018 - Tyres,Safety
Not only is maintaining the correct tyre pressure important to safe driving, it also goes a long way to extending the life of your tyres and saving you money. This means ensuring that your tyres are inflated to the optimal pressure for your specific vehicle - and maintaining that pressure daily.
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