Tire pressure is vital! Tread depth, wheel alignment, air pressure… The life-saving trio


With the start of the summer vacation, there is an increase in intercity travel. One of the most critical points for drivers who will be on a long journey is the vehicle tires. Low air pressure, excessive load, old tires and bad wheel alignment threaten driving safety.
EVERY TIRE HAS ITS OWN LIMIT
Auto mechanic Mahmut Çınar , drawing attention to the fact that the technical details written on the tire sidewalls contain vital information, said, "This tire has a maximum pressure capacity of 51 psi. On the side, we see that it can carry a load of up to 600 kilos and is resistant to speeds of 210 km/h." Pointing out that each tire has a different speed and load limit, Çınar stated that these details should not be ignored.
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PAY ATTENTION TO TOOTH DEPTH AND PATCH
According to Master Sami İskender , one of the most important criteria is the tread depth of the tire. "It will not fall below 3 mm. If there is a patch on the side, it is very dangerous to use that tire. Also, the air pressure must be checked."
WRONG PRESSURE WILL RISK YOUR LIFE
Instability in tire pressure directly affects both performance and safety. "If tire pressure is low, road holding decreases and cornering skids increase. If you are on vacation and your luggage is full, if the pressure is low, the tire overheats and the risk of bursting at high speed increases."
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DON'T BE DECEIVED BY APPEARANCE
The appearance of a tire can sometimes be deceiving. Tires that appear solid may have technically reached the end of their lifespan. Çınar warned, "A tire used with incorrect wheel alignment can wear down to its steel wire in a short time."
ROD AND BALANCE ADJUSTMENTS ARE VITAL
Vehicles with misaligned wheels not only threaten tires, but also driving safety. "If a tire doesn't touch the ground properly, some of it wears out and some of it remains. The driver can't see it because the inside of the tire is burning. This increases the risk of a tire explosion." According to İskender, if the wheel alignment is misaligned, the vehicle pulls left and right, and if the balance adjustment is misaligned, the vehicle vibrates.
CONCLUSION: NO PRECAUTIONS THAT COME BEFORE LIFE SAFETY
Vehicle owners should not neglect tire checks. Before going on vacation, a specialist service should be consulted and tire pressure, tread depth and wheel alignment should be checked.

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