Watch out for punctures!

A flat tire is never pleasant. Sooner or later, however, you will have to deal with it. Fortunately, there are several effective tips to prevent punctures while keeping your experience simple and pleasant.

Check the condition of your tires

The first tip, and the simplest really, is to always keep an eye on the wear and tear of your tires. At the slightest sign of wear, never hesitate to replace them. You will therefore have to learn to recognize these signs, i.e. know how to measure the tread of your tires so that you can replace them when necessary and detect any sign of drying out of the rubber (cracks).

Be sure to inspect your tires every month and remove any foreign objects that could burrow into the rubber and cause a puncture. We also recommend that you check to see if the bead of your tires is properly seated on the rims.

Finally, keep an eye out for any sign of deformation: knots, cracks, swelling… In the event of deformation of your tires, be sure to consult a professional who will be able to carry out a rigorous inspection of the tire that seems suspicious to you.

Maintain your tires properly

Maintaining proper pressure is essential to prevent punctures and tire movement on the rim. Driving on tires that are not sufficiently inflated is one of the main causes of flats. Inflating your tires to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer for your type of vehicle is a simple and inexpensive way to prevent trouble.

Do not overload your vehicle

Obviously, you will say to yourself, that goes without saying. However, this aspect seems too often neglected. Check the load limit of your vehicle and make sure you comply with it. Indeed, overloading your vehicle could put additional stress on your tires which could cause a failure that could range from a simple puncture to a tire blowout.

Call on the professionals

Do you need to have a tire inspected? Do you need maintenance tips? Call on the tire professionals at Ici pneu touchette. We are here to advise you when buying your tires so that you can get the most out of them. Ask our experts how to optimize the life of your tires to avoid unpleasant surprises.