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I’ll never forget that that time where I was being driven to school in a friend’s car and nearly collided with a brick wall. It was extremely icy on the roads and freezing cold – so the inevitable was obviously going happen. It’s important we take great care when driving the car in winter and in areas like Basingstoke, traffic can be tricky and the local roads might not be as well looked after. So to make sure your safety is the top priority, here are a few ways to look after the tyres.
Buy ‘Winter‘ Tyres
With hazardous conditions during the colder months, your tyres have to combat ice and wet ground. Some cars don’t always come with the right tyres for this season so think about purchasing some that you can swap over when it hits winter. This can make a big impact on how fast your car breaks and the distance it stops at. It can be the difference between you stopping safely or colliding with another vehicle.
Driving in local areas, like Basingstoke, are where most accidents are likely to happen. Using faulty tyres can be extremely dangerous so if you’re looking for new wheels, book tyres in Basingstoke on Point S here. In a country where we experience a lot of cold and wet weather, it justifies the cost and effort of having two sets of wheels.
Tread Depth & Pressure
The pressure of your tyres are just as important and should be maintained throughout the year. If they are under inflated, they can overheat. By having low pressure, this means there’s too much surface area of the tyre, touching the ground. With constant friction, this can lead to wearing of the tyres, tread separation and in some cases, blowouts. All of which can be very costly, so be sure to keep an eye on tyre pressure on a regular basis.
The tread depth is also essential with winter weather because the difference in millimeters is slightly more than the wheels used during summer. It’s recommended you go with a 4mm tread depth as experts believe the legal requirement of 1.6mm is too low. Be sure to query this when buying new tyres for the car.
Tyres aren’t the only thing important when driving in the winter, even though a back up set is recommended. Think about having an ice-scraper and de-icer for your windows and warm blankets if in case you were to break down. Other safety recommendations are an empty fuel can, jump start cables and a first aid kit.
You can never be too careful when it comes to your safety and the safety of others in the car, so be sure to follow these tips for the future. Do you have winter wheels? Let me know in the comments below.
*Disclaimer – This is a collaborative post with Point S. All words are my own.
