Owning a car comes with the obligation to take good care of it in every aspect, including the condition of the car tires. However, not everyone realizes this. In fact, there are many traffic accident cases caused by the poor condition of car tires. It's important but often overlooked. Many people also tend to use old tires even though they are already worn out.

It's understandable considering that tire prices are not cheap. Especially if you have to replace the outer tire, which is more expensive than the inner tire. Instead of saving money by rarely replacing tires that are no longer usable, it can actually lead to accidents. You don't want that to happen, right, Friend? The key to making car tires last long is just one: taking good care of them. Besides making your car tires last longer, you can also save on expenses, right?

Don't do the following things, Friend! If you want your car tires to remain in good condition.

Driving on Damaged Roads

When your car drives on damaged roads, the load on your car tires automatically increases. Especially if your car has to travel on roads full of sharp stones. Such road conditions will cause your car tires to wear out quickly and get damaged.

As much as possible, you should avoid driving on damaged roads, okay, Friend? If you have to and have already encountered damaged roads, you must be careful. Reduce your car's speed when on rocky or damaged roads. You should also be smart in choosing the right tire size that meets your car's standards. Choosing the right tire size can affect the durability of your car tires. Car tires will not wear out quickly.

Driving at Above Average Speed

If you drive at a speed exceeding the average speed, your car tires will bear an excessive load. The friction created by the car moving at high speed can cause wear on the outer tire layer. So, as much as possible, avoid driving at high speeds. It's good for your car tires and also for your safety, Friend.

Sudden Braking

Sudden braking can quickly wear out your car tires. So, when driving, avoid sudden braking, okay, Friend? To avoid sudden braking, that means you should not drive your car too fast. If it's unbalanced and forced, your car battery will experience over supply. This will reduce the lifespan of the car battery and it will slowly get damaged.

Neglecting to Check Tire Pressure

Checking the tire pressure on your car is an important thing you should do at all times, especially if you plan to travel far. Make sure the tire pressure is at the standard level, not above standard (over inflation) or below standard (under inflation). Tire pressure above standard (over inflation) will cause the center of the tire to wear out quickly and the tire casing will become damaged quickly. Meanwhile, tire pressure below standard (under inflation) will cause the tire surface to become uneven, generate excessive heat, and worsen handling.

In addition to avoiding the four things above, you should also regularly check the condition of your tires. Perform an inspection of the outer side of the tires to ensure they are still usable or not. This is important to minimize the occurrence of flat tires in the middle of the road or the possibility of accidents. Keeping your car tires in good condition also means keeping your life safe, you know, Friend.

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