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5 clues your car tyres need changing now
Car tyres should be changed when they show clear signs of wear, not just when fully bald. Business Today reports five warning signs: reduced grip on wet roads, cracks or bulges on…
The Story in Brief
Car tyres should be changed when they show clear signs of wear, not just when fully bald. Business Today reports five warning signs: reduced grip on wet roads, cracks or bulges on the sidewall, reaching 40,000 to 50,000 km, uneven tread wear on one side, and tyre age exceeding 5 to 6 years. Ignoring these clues weakens braking, upsets vehicle balance, and raises accident risk.
The Indian Opinion
The Indian obsession with squeezing every last kilometre out of car tyres is dangerous. Safety features don't matter if the rubber hits the road unevenly. A Rs 4,000 tyre is cheaper than a hospital bill. Watch for the 40,000-km mark on your odometer. It is the cheapest test of your driving habits.
Sources (2): aajtak.in, bazaar.businesstoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
