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Wheel alignments. Why are they so important? Why should you spend more
money on this service when you buy a set of tires?
The simple answer is, because you don't want this to
happen to your N10,000+ set of tires within a few months:
See the right side of the picture? That shiny stuff? That's the steel belts that are part of the inside of the tire. You are not supposed to see that. Ever. See how deep the tread is on the left side of the picture? If this vehicle were aligned properly, the tread on the right side of the picture would be the same as the left.
So ensure you go for a wheel alignment often to prolong your tire life.
Count yourself lucky if you've never had a tire blowout. If
you have, you know just how scary it can be. The tips below will help you know
what to do to maintain control of your vehicle and get safely to the roadside.
Know what a tire blowout feels like:
When a tire explodes at speed, two things happen:
The vehicle starts to slow down.
The vehicle pulls strongly to the left or right, depending
on which tire burst.
Know what to do if
you have a tire blowout
To get safely to the shoulder during a blowout, you first
need to avoid swerving into another lane or grinding to a dangerously slow
speed. To do this, you need the following one-two punch of speed and steering:
Keep pressure on the accelerator -- or maybe even step on it
a bit -- so your vehicle maintains its forward momentum.
Steer in the opposite direction of where the
vehicle is pulling. For example, if the vehicle is pulling left, steer right.
Once you have the vehicle under control, you can pull to the
shoulder or another safe location. As with most unknowns, having an idea of
what to expect goes a long way toward calming your fears and giving you the
tools you need to safely handle a tire blowout.
Know what causes a
tire blowout:
Blowouts are the result of air escaping from the tire --
slowly or all at once -- leaving it with less air pressure than needed to
support your car's weight, passengers and whatever else you're hauling around.
Not having enough pressure in your tires forces
the rubber to work harder than it's built to. Working past the limits of its
design causes the tire to get too hot, which breaks down its internal structure
and, ultimately, causes a blowout.
Blowouts can also be caused by asking your tires to carry more
weight than they can manage, immediate or old impact damage, or a puncture that
releases air over time until eventually the tire cries uncle in the form of a
blowout.
Know how to prevent a
tire blowout:
Regular tire pressure checks are the best way to prevent
blowouts and extend the life of your tires. Learn how to check tire pressure
yourself or stop by any tyre service center for
a fast inspection. Also, drive safely and avoid road hazards to
keep tires strong.
We offer competitive
price for passenger car, suv, van and truck tyres by the leading names
including Dunlop, Good Year, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Firestone and
Continental. SMS ur size to +2347011311444
