Alignment of the wheels

• It is necessary to check the alignment of the wheels of your vehicle every 5,000 km or if you experience the vehicle is pulling or there is irregular wearing of tyres.
• For an accidental vehicle you should have proper alignment setting including part replacement if required done only from an authorised franchise.

Rotation of tyres

• You should rotate your tyres every 5,000 km. Even if you come across any unusual wearing of the tyre tread have the tyres rotated.
• As far rotation pattern is concerned, always stick to the recommendations of the manufacturer of your vehicle.

Changing tyres

• Once the tread wear indicator of a tyre gets exposed, it is not safe anymore to use that particular tyre any more. In other words it means the tread depth should not go below 1.6 mm and if it does then you should know that it is high time to change the tyre immediately.
• Never ever use any tyre which has a damaged carcass.

Maintenance of inflation pressure

• It is also important to maintain the inflation pressure in the tyres of your vehicle as recommended by its manufacturer. If you maintain the right pressure without any slip you can be rest assured about optimal performance of the tyres.
• You should check the inflation pressure at least once weekly in cold conditions. However if there is a new tyre installed in that case you have to check it more frequently at least for the first 3,000 km.
• Always make sure the spare tyre has 5 Psi more inflation pressure than recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Reduce that additional pressure at the time of the tyre usage.
• Ideally you should have 2 Psi to 3 Psi more inflation pressure in tyres that have an aspect ratio of 5.5 or lesser.
• While driving on express highways you will obviously drive at higher speeds. Therefore you should maintain 5 Psi more inflation pressure in those circumstances to minimise the effect of flat spotting suggests a mechanic who provides the service of mobile tyre fitting in Islington.

Balancing of the wheel

• You should use rims that are free from any bend or damage.
• At the time fitting a new tyre it is important to balance the assembly. Balancing the assembly should also be done every time a tyre is mounted and demounted on the rim.
• Whenever there is vibration while the vehicle is in motion it is important to balance the wheel assembly.

Mounting and demounting a tyre in proper way

• It is important to mount all four radial tyres of the same brand. This ensures enjoying optimal advantage of radial tyres. Do not mix different brands or mix used tyres with new ones in any vehicle.
• You should always mouth a tyre that is correct in size for the rim.
• These days, almost every car runs on tubeless tyres. So you do not have to worry about tubes any more but earlier when tubes were rampantly used it was necessary to have a new tube of correct size fitted to a new tyre.
• Tubeless valve is the right choice during tyre replacements.
• Make sure the flange part of a rim is free from dirt and dust build-ups.
• The hole for the rim valve should be round and smooth.
• During mounting make sure there is no foreign object stuck between the tube, tyre and the rim.
• Make sure the tyre beads are always lubricated before mounting and demounting with a recommended soap solution. It is important to note that you should never make use of grease or any other chemical as a lubricant in these situations.
• The inflation pressure in your tyre should not exceed 44 Psi while sitting the beads.

Avoid spinning excessive spinning of tyres

Whenever your vehicle gets stuck in mud, sand, ice or snow you must avoid excessive spinning of tyres. Excessive spinning results in overheating of the tyre which in turn leads to irreversible damage explain trained and skilled professionals who provide the service of 24 hour mobile tyre fitting. In order to free the vehicle from the stuck up just make use of a gentle forward and backward rocking motion. Make sure no one stands anywhere near to a tyre which is spinning at a high speed.

Check your tyres for signs of wear at regular intervals

Whenever the tread depth of a tyre reaches 1.6 mm just remove it from service. Every new tyre comes with tread wear indicators and it appears as smooth bank in the tread groove when the depth wears down to the level of 1.6 mm. Tyres that are bald or nearly bald are prone to skid and lead to wet weather accidents pretty easily.  Badly worn out tyres are also known to suffer punctures pretty easily.

Check a tyre carefully to identify damages

You should build up the habit of inspecting tyres to identify the signs of wear and tear as well as damages at least once a month. Assessing the general condition of the tyres at regular intervals is important to ensure safety on the road. In case you think you need a second opinion over any matter related to the health of your tyres you can have the tyre dealer inspect those for a second time. Issues like frequent loss of air, development of knots, cracks, bulges, impacts and penetrations usually indicate it is high time to get a tyre replaced with a new one.

Do not try to mount your tyres DIY

You should not try to mount your tyres yourself; it is better to leave the task for skilled and experienced mechanics. Improper mounting of a tyre may result in explosion of the tyre or its rim. Such explosions may result in serious injuries. Always stick to the instructions of your tyre manufacturer and make sure the diameter of a tyre matches with that of the rim of a vehicle. 

Never mix tyres of varying sizes and types on the same axle

Islington tyres repair and fitting mechanics suggest in order to ensure best handling and control you should fit four tyres to your car that are of the same type and size as recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.