How to Know When it’s Time To Change Your Tyres

Tyre blowouts aren’t a pretty sight. If you’re lucky, you will just spew rubber everywhere and clunk safely to the side of the road.

If you’re not lucky, you could end up in a bad situation. It’s probably best you know how to handle your car in case of a tyre blowout.

But we here at Tyre Busters to help you avoid such a situation by letting you know when to change your tyres. Because nothing lasts forever. Especially your tyres, sadly.

What Is In A Tyre?

Although tyres don’t last forever, they are usually made to last for quite a long time.

Depending on how long you’ve had your tyres and how many miles you’ve put on them, you should have your tires for at least a few years before having to replace them.

But what makes a tire so sturdy? Isn’t it just rubber and metal? How does your tyre actually keep your car floating comfortably above the road?

Your tyre is made of several layers.




Inner Layer

The first layer on the inside is the “Inner Layer.” Before contemporary tyres came along we all used innertubes to inflate our tires. These were actual rubber tube placed around the wheel and then inflated.

Today, innertubes are either used for bike wheels or riding down snowy slopes.

But the inner layer of your tyre is there to seal the air in.

Carcass Ply

This is the bones of your tyre. They give your tyre the strength it needs to withstand the harsh bumps on the road without breaking apart.

Beads

The beads of your tyre are there to create a tight seal against the drum of your wheel. They are rigid and clamp firmly to your wheel.

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