New Tyre Care Tips - How to Take Care of Your Tyres
Hello and a good day to everyone. Today, we bring you another blog post on tires. Looking at the title, you can guess the topic already. We have decided to talk about it because a few people complain that their tires wear out prematurely or get damaged, forcing them to change their tyres sooner than expected. There are several reasons for it, including improper use of the tires, failure to follow the guidelines, and many more. Now, let us focus on how you can protect your new tires and ensure their durability. If you fail to follow these tips, you might end up voiding your warranty. In other words, you will end up paying for a new set of tyres even though the tires are still a long way from their end-life.
Here’s how you can protect your new tyres:
Buy Quality Tyres
The first step in protecting new tires is making sure that you buy them from reliable sources. Even in countries like the UAE, people are selling counterfeit or fake tyres. While law enforcement agencies are working round the clock to protect us from this menace, you might still end up with fake tyres if you are not careful. It is why you should always buy tires from reliable tire shops. You can buy top-quality tires from any tire brand at PitStopArabia.
Why PitStopArabia?
There are several reasons for selecting PitStopArabia over others. One reason is that we are an online tire shop in UAE. As we are completely based online, we don't have to pay shop rent and other costs associated with running an offline tyre shop. We pass these cost savings onto our customers, enabling them to buy quality products at reasonable prices. Other than this, we have a network of 200+ tire installers spread throughout the UAE. Hence, instead of driving across the city, you can select an installer closest to your home or office. Lastly, we don’t just sell tires. We offer a lot more. So, you can get all car-related services under one shop.
How to find Out if your Tire is a Fake?
There are several ways to determine if your tire is a fake/replica or the real deal. First, inspect the name on the tyres. In most cases, a counterfeit tire has an incorrect name. Apart from the name, check for the markings. All tires come with standardized markings, as the figure below indicates. Please read our complete tyre buying guide to know what these markings mean and other information related to tire buying.
If your tire is missing this information (click on the link given above to view complete information), it is most likely a counterfeit. Other than this, check the source from which you are buying the tires. For example, suppose you want to buy a run flat tire. In that case, you will opt for a reliable tire shop that is operating in a reputable area, right? Or would you buy a tyre from some garage in a non-commercial part of town? Therefore, the tire shop’s location will tell a lot about the tyre’s authenticity. Other than this, kick the tire slightly. If the tire bends even slightly, it is a sign of a counterfeit tire. No quality tire will bend with such little force.
So, after you buy quality tires from a reliable tire shop, move towards the next step.
Inspect the Tyres
After buying the tires, inspect them for any signs of damage. The reason is that the seller might have overlooked a defect in the tire, or it might have gotten damaged during the delivery. Thus, inspect the tire. Look for cuts, bubbles, or any other damage. Once you are confident that the tire is okay, move towards the next step.
Inspection Post-Installation
Once you are satisfied with your tires, have them installed. You can use PitStopArabia’s tire installer network or any other installer. After the installation is complete, it is time for another inspection. Make sure that the tires are correctly balanced. It is a critical step in ensuring that your new tyres are well-protected. Unbalanced tyres can cause premature wear and tire. Other than this, they can damage the suspension. Hence, make sure that the new tires are correctly balanced.
Inspect the Tire Pressure
Although the installers usually check the pressure, you should specifically ask for it. Ensure that the tires are at the recommended tire pressure, which is mentioned in the tire or vehicle owner’s manual. Modern vehicles come with a built-in tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The TPMS will alert the user if the tires are not at the recommended air pressure. If you don't have a TPMS, you can buy a tyre pressure gauge easily available at any automobile workshop or a tire shop.
Break In the New Tires
When you buy new shoes, it takes a while before they provide the best grip, right? The same applies to tyres. You need to break them in before they can provide you with the advertised performance & features. The reason is that a new tire has certain lubricants and other fluids that can prevent you from getting the optimal traction, handling, acceleration, or braking.
How to Break In New Tyres?
To break in new tires, do the following:
- Drive on Dry Roads
We recommend against driving on wet surfaces because the tires might not provide adequate traction, due to which the car is prone to hydroplaning. Even if hydroplaning is not a concern, the braking distance will be greater. Thus, stick to driving on dry roads.
- Drive at Normal Speeds
Do not drive at high speeds for the same reasons as mentioned above.
- Do Not Slam the Brakes Suddenly
Keep a good distance between your car and the one in front. Slamming the brakes too hard is not recommended while breaking in the new tires.
Inspect the Tread
After a month, inspect the tread. Look for signs of damage, cuts, or bulges. New tires come with a treadwear indicator. Use it to measure the tread. If there is any problem, report it to the tire shop immediately. All PitStopArabia products come with an official brand warranty. Therefore, if the issue is related to something covered by the warranty, we will replace the tires immediately.
Rotate the Tires
The last point on how to protect your new tires is rotating them. For complete information on tyre rotation, read this article.
Wrap Up
This concludes our article. If you have any questions, please let us know. If you follow the above tips, we can guarantee that your new tyres won’t experience any problem. If you start using the new tires without any care, you will indeed face problems.