A new set of tyres is expensive, especially if you buy a full set of four, as recommended, each time. The alternative is to buy new tyres in twos, and move the front tyres to the back, and put the new tyres on the front, repeating this process twice as often as you would invest in a new set of four tyres, changing them all at the same time. Tyres can wear off quicker if they are driven for long hours in busy areas of the UK such as London or Buckinghamshire.

There are several advantages to keeping your tyres durable, the main one of which is that it means they will last longer, and thereby save your hard-earned money.

Balance and Align

Ensure your tyres are balanced and aligned each time you take the car for a service, or if the car starts behaving oddly. The signs of misaligned tyres and unbalanced wheels can include the car feeling 'off' as though it wants to drive in a slightly different direction than the steering wheel dictates, the vehicle tilting to one side or another, and unexpected squeaking or scraping noises, especially when cornering. Both of these processes are highly computerized these days and can be completed very precisely in just minutes by qualified mechanics. Once properly aligned and balanced, your tyres will all point in the exact same direction when you are driving straight, and the four wheels will hold the car's weight evenly, literally balancing the car equally over the four wheels.

Measure Your Tread Depth

Keep an eye on your tread depth and make sure that it is ever allowed to wear down too much. If you are a little slow with changing from winter tyres to summer ones, you will see that the softer winter tyres wear away much more quickly than their summer counterparts, so you will be quickly reminded to change over to the harder summer tyres to make your winter tyres last longer!

Drive Carefully

This tip is simply common sense, but it is astonishing how quickly tyres can deteriorate when they are subject to rough treatment. Always maintain a speed that is just below the speed limit on the motorways and, on other roads, travel at speeds which allow you time and stopping distance to prevent an accident without putting undue wear on your tyres or your brakes. Avoid excessively rough roads, don't drive over potholes or sharp road edges, and try to avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration as far as possible. Following all this advice can give your tyres an extra year, perhaps two, of usage, after which you can buy a new set of tyres knowing you got the best out of the current ones! One reliable recommendation for booking tyres in Buckinghamshire is Broadway Autocentres.

Correct Inflation

Modern tyres require the correct inflation levels to be maintained in order for the tyres to work at optimum. This is so prevalent now that it has actually been added to the MOT checklist to help ensure the safety of all on the roads. Get into the habit of checking your air pressure monthly, and topping it up as needed. If your tyres seem to leak every month, it might be worth having them checked for a slow leak, as you should be able to go a few months without needing to top up on air, depending on the age of your car, quality of your tyres and the security of the tyre valve.

Keep Them Clean

Another common sense, but surprisingly necessary reminder, is the tip to have your tyres cleaned regularly. For absolute peace of mind, clean them yourself, by hand. This will allow you to get up close with your tyre to check the integrity of the tyre wall, check for signs of damage such as cracks, missing chunks of rubber, or odd dimples or bulges in the sidewall, and even check the tread depth, inflation levels and general condition of your tyres, wheels and the whole car. Being able to spot issues early is a game-changer: you can save time, money, and even your tyres by getting small problems rectified promptly.

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