http://essentialcarcare.net Car Care Essentials for the Car Enthusiasts Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:41:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://essentialcarcare.net/car-care-tips/wheel-care/ http://essentialcarcare.net/car-care-tips/wheel-care/#comments Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:49:42 +0000 editor http://essentialcarcare.net/?p=109 Tires though made tough, need inspection from time to time which can give the driver an overview of their health. Unlike the other parts of your car, these rubber wonders of technology are the ones in contact with the road thus the ones that are sure to suffer even with normal driving. Have a tire that seems to get flat once too often, there might be a leak with the tire valve or a puncture that is too small to cause a major flat. There could also be a leak in the side walls where the rim meets the tire, this can be corrected easily by having it re-mounted. Technicians use a sort of sealant that makes the tire stick to the rims thus preventing leaks.
Erratic wear might be an indicator of unbalanced wear or a problem with the suspension, mention that to the mechanic next service appointment for inspection. Treads have a maximum wear indicator in the form of a bump (three or more) in between the tread impressions. Once they line-up with the tread’s surface, it’s time to get new ones. This is more a safety issue, for a worn out tire would not be able to grip the road properly in wet weather sending you hydro-planing across the road. Buckle Up and drive safe.

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