Your tyres are the only component that keeps your car connected to the ground while driving. They ensure your safety by gripping the road and avoiding excessive braking distances. That is the reason why it is necessary to inspect their condition on a regular basis. However, as many drivers, you are certainly wondering "How to check tyre wear?". Here is some tips for you to know more about wear of your tyres and how to identify an abnormal one.
Point S tyres or whichever brand possess tyre wear indicators. They become noticeable when the tread is thinned to 1.6mm or 2/32" thick. When those tyre wear indicators are showing, it is time to replace your tyre.
Another way of checking the tread wear of a tyre is the "sub-black test". Insert a one-cent coin into the most worn grooves of your tyre. If the tips on the edge of the coin are clearly visible, you must replace the tyre.
Whatever technique you prefer, you should inspect each of your tyres at least once a month.
Tyre wear can originate from two main reasons:
For these reasons, it is essential to assess regularly your tyre wear indicator.
If you notice internal tyre wear, you should know that this issue can come from:
There are different kinds of external tyre wear, each one with different causes.
If you are unsure or have any of the listed problems, get in touch with your Point S dealer as soon as possible.
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