When are car tyres unsafe

The tyres on your car are very important they are the only contact that your car has with the road, a contact patch about the size of the palm of your hand.

Tyres become unsafe for a number of reasons.

Under and over inflation lead to premature tyre wear, always check your tyre pressures and follow the manufacturer’s guide that you can find on the inside of the door frame

Degradation, tyres have a material lifespan, uv radiation, extreme temperatures and simple age lead to the rubber breaking down over time and they should be replaced as soon as they begin to degrade.

Impact damage caused by hitting potholes, kerbs or even an accident can lead to the tyre delaminating, this means the layers of rubber begin to separate making the construction unsafe.

Tyre wear can easily be determined by making use of the tread wear indicators inside the tread pattern of the tyre. Once the tread blocks become level with the indicators its time to replace the tyres.

Check your tyres regularly and balance and rotate during service intervals.