Tyre Maintenance

PRESSURE

Check your tyre pressures weekly.  Recommended tyre pressures are for cold tyres. After driving for a while, your tyres heat up and the pressure increases.  Checking the pressure in a hot tyre will give you a higher. reading than the same tyre when cold, and could result in you decreasing the pressure to below the recommended reading. The correct tyre pressure will be shown in your vehicle handbook, or just ask NLM Auto Services, your tyre dealer.

ALIGNMENT

More than likely, you've just had your wheels aligned when your new set of tyres went on. While it's not something that needs doing often, the driver is in the best position to monitor proper wheel alignment. 

At the first sign of irregular wear, or if there is a noticeable change in steering response or control have your wheel alignment checked. It will pay off in increased mileage and performance.

BALANCE

Your wheels, with their new set of tyres, have most likely just been balanced. In fact, any time a tyre is demounted and replaced, when a balance weight is moved or removed or when you purchase a new set of tyres, the wheels should be balanced. It's also important to check your wheel balance if you detect vibration or uneven tyre wear. Properly balanced wheels will give you longer life and better performance. 

WEAR

Tyre wear can tell you a lot about how well your tyres are inflated and your wheels aligned and balanced. Have a look at the diagrams, and keep them handy when checking your tyres.