Your tyres constitute one of the sensitive parts in your vehicle and they need proper care against accident while on motion.
Experts advise that whenever you want to buy tyres, look out for those that have the expiry dates imprinted on them, because with that you are sure that it won’t develop faults soon and it will require little or no maintenance.
Maintaining proper tyres pressure, avoiding vehicle overload and checking for tyres cuts or bumps and other irregularities are the most important measures that you can take to maximize the lifespan of your tyres.
A roadside automobile engineer mechanic in Apapa, Lagos affirmed that the bad state of Nigerian roads are a major factor for the short life span of tyres, even as he advised that under the prevailing circumstance, a brand new tyre is best, but many Nigerians cannot afford it. Mr.Muritala Saadu said ‘’in Lagos and in Nigeria things are very costly the economy does not favour the common man to buy a brand new tyres but to get the one he will be able to afford’’. He gave an insight into how tyres can be made durable.
He said, “drivers should avoid potholes and unnecessary ditches when driving as some sharp object might pierce through the tyres and these days one can not rely on Tokunboh tyres as they are feeble to our road’’.He also advised that tyres should not be over gauged as it may bust along the road causing accident .
According to Dele Olumiekun who is also an auto engineer at Mile 2, Lagos, tyres are one of the most important parts on a vehicle that the improper balancing and alignment of tyres can cause havoc to the driver and the automobile in general.
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