Tyre Tips for Your Safety
Check your tyres regularly - they are your contact with the road. Tyres should be at least the minimum legal thread depth of 1.6mm but need to be changed before they get this worn. Tyres also need to be the correct tyre pressure to give the motorist the best chance in extreme conditions. It is important to visually check the condition of tyres on a regular basis.
Lumps and bulges may indicate the tyre has been damaged. It is better to err on the side of caution and remove the tyre if you are unsure as to its road worthiness. You should have the tyre checked by a qualified expert such as Herbie Tyres, Unit 14 Balbriggan Business Park, Balbriggan.
Any cut to the tyre that is deep enough to reach the internal structure renders the tyre unsafe. It should be replaced or repaired immediately.
Tyres deteriorate with age and if cracking is present it may indicate that the rubber is perished and the structural integrity cannot be guaranteed. The tyre should be immediately removed – if you are unsure or in doubt give the experts a ring – Herbie Tyres, Balbriggan Business Park, Balbriggan 085 8696606 / 01 8416046 – they will have you sorted in no time.
