Tire Care and Maintenance
Tire care and maintenance: this is how you ensure a long life for your tires The most important basic rules of tire care Of course, tires don't last forever. At the latest when the tread depth falls below the permissible minimum or there is irreparable damage, a new tire must be found. The service life of the tires can, however, be extended through conscious tire care and regular maintenance . This also has a beneficial effect on fuel consumption and the environment. Keep the air pressure constant This is actually well known, but many motorists still underestimate the importance of this measure. Too low an air pressure not only leads to greater wear and tear and sometimes even to irreparable damage; it also increases the braking distance, makes it difficult to steer in a curve and increases rolling resistance, which ultimately also has an impact on fuel consumption. In extreme cases, the tire can overheat and the tread can become detached. If you do not have a built-in tire pressur...