5 tips to make your tyres puncture proof

Discovering your tyres have been punctured can be a hassle for most drivers and cyclists.

Below we’ve listed 5 tips that will aid in making your tyres puncture proof.

Pressure – stick with the recommended tyre pressures as they are there for a reason. To find the maximum tyre pressure for your tyres, check the wall of the tyre itself

Regular checks – another way to deter your tyres from obtaining punctures is carrying out regular checks on your tyres. Debris from the road could potentially work through the tyres, so cyclists; brush away the debris using the thicker part of your gloves.

Buy them – there may be some puncture resistant tyres available. Cycling tyres have a layer of metal underneath which give the ability to resist punctures and gives strength.

If you have suffered from a tyre puncture and need one attended to, please visit the Car tyres Birmingham's website to find our details.

Tyre Safety

It is recommended that you check the condition of you tyres regularly – roughly, every two weeks.

Below are the five points of a tyre that should be checked:

1. Overall condition of tyres, including inner and outer sidewalls
2. Tyre tread depth
3. Tyre pressure
4. If there is any irregular wear in on the tyres
5. Ensure that the spare tyre adequate

Tyre pressure

If a tyre doesn’t appear to be flat, does not mean it is under inflated. For extra precaution, check the tyre pressure once per fortnight.

1. Remember that the best time to check tyre pressure is when the tyres are cold – a guideline to go by is allowing an hour to go by after driving and then checking them.
2. On the occasion your tyres are over inflated, the vehicle will become unstable.
3. Incorrect tyre pressure can also increase the wear of the tyre which will shorten its overall life span.

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