Tires are one of the most essential elements of the vehicle, so it is It is vitally important to take care of them and get them ready even more so, if possible, after the summer period in which they are more worn out after having made many more journeys by road than in other periods of the year. According to estimates by the DGT, during the months of July and August there have been around 93 million long-distance journeys, 2.4% more than in the previous year.
Given these data, it is unavoidable to check the status of this element, since tires in poor condition can cause other car systems to fail as a result. For this reason, ALD Automotive, provides different recommendations to verify the good condition of the tires after the summer months and return to the routine with greater safety behind the wheel:
–Check the condition of the tires: Inspecting that the tires do not show damage caused by potholes and bumps and that their wear is not excessive is essential after the summer period, since, if they do not do so, the driver may have stability problems when braking, and will even have to pay a fine that will amount to 200 euros by the DGT if the groove of the drawing falls below 1.6 millimeters.
–Check the treads: The depth of the tire tread is essential when it comes to guaranteeing effective braking and good grip. It is advisable to change the tires when the tread grooves reach three millimeters in depth, especially in periods of rain, snow or ice, as well as when the wear limit indicators appear on the rubber.
–Replace summer tires with winter tires when necessary: It is important to check what type of tire our vehicle has and if it is suitable for the climate in which it will be used. Winter tires, for their part, are essential to optimize grip on cold roads, whether they are wet, snowy or icy. However, summer tires provide high levels of grip on wet and dry roads, as well as high cornering stability and optimal driving performance in higher temperatures.
–Focus on driving style: The way you drive will affect the longevity of the tires, so driving aggressively can cause more wear on the tread, consequently heating the wheel and affecting the quality of the rubber.