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Tips ‘n tricks
- Check the air pressure of your tires (including the spare tire) once a month or before taking a trip. Always check air pressure on tires that are cold, have been immobile for at least three hours or have been driven less than 2 kilometres.
- Never exceed the load limit indicated on the tire. Consult an experienced professional to verify the limits of the tires you have chosen.
- If you cannot avoid an obstacle on the road or you drive over glass, stones, a curb or other road hazard, check your tires for signs of damage. Have the inside of the tires inspected by a professional.
- Rotate your tires regularly to ensure even wear. If the user's manual does not specify how often this should be done, rotate your tires every 10,000 kilometres.
- If your vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, don't spin the wheels to try to get out. Spinning the tires, even briefly, can cause overheating and damage the tires.
- When the tires and wheels are well balanced, the weight is spread evenly over the surface. Poorly balanced tires can cause the wheels to shimmy (shake from side to side) or tramp (hop).
- To clean your tires, simply wash them with soap and water.
- When a flat occurs, have the inside of the tire inspected by a professional to determine the extent of the damage.
- Once a month, carry out a visual inspection, checking factors such as uniform wear or the presence of any foreign body lodged in the tread. If you are constantly inflating your tires, have them removed and inspected by a professional.
- Air pressure cannot be evaluated with the naked eye. Get yourself a tire gauge. Don't trust gauges on air hoses as these are often inaccurate. Under normal conditions, pressure should never be less than the pressure indicated on the vehicle information tag or greater than the maximum indicated on the tire itself.
- Buy the right size as indicated in the owners manual or on the information tag attached to the vehicle. Take the original tires into account before buying replacement tires.
- If the original tires have a speed rating, it is recommended to replace them with tires with an equal or higher rating.
- In choosing a tire, take into account factors such as maximum load, adherence, durability and temperature levels, also known as the UQGS (Uniform Quality Grade System).
- When you buy tires, don't forget that the lowest price is not always the best value. As a consumer, you should look for tires offering the best quality for your specific needs at the most competitive price.
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