Darra Tyres, Brisbane

Looking after your tyres is absolutely essential if you are going to get the best wear and longest life out of your tyres. We suggest that you consider the following points for looking after your tyres.

Maintain correct Tyre Pressure
There are two main reasons why maintaining the right tyre pressure is all-important.

The first is safety. Tyres that are under inflated will overheat; and over inflated tyres can lead to poor vehicle handling on the road.

The second reason is cost. Over or under inflated tyres suffer more damage than those with the correct pressure and therefore need to be replaced more regularly. Vehicles with under-inflated tyres have increased rolling resistance (the need more energy to make them move, try riding your push bike with a flat tyre and you will see what we mean by rolling resistance) they therefore require more fuel to maintain the same speed. This is obviously bad for the environment as well.

Darra Tyres recommends that you use the pressure on the sidewall of the tyre unless you have spoken with the team and have been advised otherwise.

Check for External Damage
Cuts, lumps and bumps are often caused by an impact between the tyre and a kerb, pothole or other objects in the road. If your tyre has any of these symptoms then you must have the tyre checked as quickly as possible by the team, as this sort of damage can result in a blow out.

Sudden braking can leave your tyres with a ‘flat spot’. This can be another reason for premature tyre replacement. We recommended having your tyres checked if the vehicle has been involved in any sudden or heavy braking. If you have any concern or doubt about the condition of your tyres, drop into the team at Darra Tyres and we’ll check them out for free.

Check your Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment too is a very important step in maintaining and prolonging the life of your tyres. Kerbing or potholes affect your vehicle’s wheel alignment settings which can lead to rapid or un-even tyre wear. The car manufacturer will set your vehicle’s wheel alignment at the factory, so after driving it’s worth a regular check to help prevent premature tyre wear, generally caused by incorrect wheel alignment setting.

It’s a Driver’s responsibility
Australian law requires that your vehicle is fitted with the correct type and size of tyres for the vehicle type you are driving and for the purpose it is being used. This means fitting the right tyres, and for safety ensuring that they are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

Regulations around Duty of Care place even greater focus on the need to carry out regular tyre checks as part of a routine maintenance plan. They also place a duty of care on the employer that provides the vehicle as well so never has it been more important. Your Darra Tyres Service Fitter provides a free tyre check service on a drive in basis, where the condition of a tyre is inspected, tyre tread depths are measured and tyre pressures checked and corrected.

Looking after your tyres doesn’t have to be a massive chore, getting into a routine inspection will save money and may even your from an accident or fine so it’s well worth the effort.