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Essential Guide to Spare Tyres

Why is a spare tyre necessary?

One of the things every car enthusiast or daily driver should know is that a spare tyre is a very important car accessory.

1. Safety

It is possible to drive safely with the help of a spare tyre if a tyre gets flat improperly. You will be able to replace the damaged one with a spear and drive safely. You will not even run into a flat tyre accident that could result in a tyre burst.

2. Convenience

There's no mention of driving a flat tyre on the highway; it's either short or fast. The attraction of the crowd or the extra risk you take are the dangers if you are not a person who brings a spare tyre with you.

3. Peace of mind

Extra ones make one feel safer because drivers won't need to stop and look for help when they cannot see any other car.

4. Cost-effective

The spare tyre is the best solution for bushwalking because it saves you money.

During a puncture, you will no longer need to call a tow truck driver or another cab because you can change the tyre yourself with a spare tyre, and the removal process will not involve paying extra money; instead, you will have saved money overall.

5. Independent mobility

You can keep driving even if one of the tyres is out of order because you have a spare tyre. You can drive to the Tyre Savings Centre, where you can let our expert mechanics fix or replace the flat tyre.

Your spare tyre is required to be of the same size and brand as the others on your car, and it has to be in good condition. Always ensure that your spare tyre is the one fixed properly and that enough air goes through it before starting any trip, such as a holiday.

Suspension car and Spare tyre

How can you properly store a spare tyre?

Keeping a spare tyre well stored would help to increase its lifespan and get it when you need it.

This is a must-do in case you are storing a spare tyre.

  • If it is assumed that a spare tyre was clean before it was packed, a soft sponge and water would become an option. Ends the situation of gravel sticking to it or causing other problems.
  • Check the spare tyre for damage that is visible, such as cuts, holes or damage that isn't even. When these are present, it is wiser to dispose of the tyre as opposed to salvaging it.
  • Make sure you inflate the spare to the correct air pressure. Most spare manufacturers recommend this on the side of the tyre or in the car's instruction manual. Improperly inflated, a tyre can deform and hence result in unsafe driving.
  • Keep the spare tyre in a cool area and make it dry by putting it in a garage or a typical storage shed without sunlight and other substances. Never place it in your car's trunk, because the tyre will wear out quickly under high-temperature conditions.
  • Best results are achieved when stored tyres are kept flattened to retain their shape and not crack open.
  • A tyre wrap is a sure way to save your spare tyre. It is the next degree of safety besides air pressure monitoring, which also will keep tyres from the sun, moisture, and dust.

One should inspect the tyre for any air tightness and that the air pressure is exactly right for this purpose. By doing that, you will ensure the reliability of your car.