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It’s that time of year when holiday planning takes centre stage in many households. Besides charting your route, making sure your vehicle is in optimal condition should be a top priority.
During a recent Transport Month event, “Corporate Accountability: Driving Safety in Fleets”, experts delved into tyre care, raising concerns about the misinformation circulating on this critical aspect of vehicle maintenance. Herbert highlights that these misconceptions can lead to dangerous decisions by drivers regarding their tyres.
Tyre repair: Avoid using service stations to fix punctures. Proper repair involves not only sealing the hole from the outside but also assessing the tyre’s condition from the inside. The object causing the puncture may have caused more damage than what’s visible externally. Moreover, damage may have occurred from driving with incorrect pressure before repairing the puncture.
Tyre information: Familiarise yourself with the information displayed on your tyres. This includes details such as size, manufacturing date and the tread wear indicator . The TWI is especially crucial. Once the tread reaches this indicator, it’s imperative to replace the tyres immediately. The belief that you can continue driving until the tread is 1.6mm below the indicator is a misconception.
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