Tyres

When it comes to maintaining your vehicle, one of the most important things to keep in mind is the condition of your tyres. Regular tyre maintenance is crucial for a number of reasons, including safety, performance, and longevity. At Beaurepaires, we know that properly caring for your tyres is essential to ensuring your vehicle is running at its best.

When it comes time to replace your tyres, you’ll need to know how to read your tyre size. When shopping for tyres, you’ll find that there are hundreds of options to choose from. But not all tyres will fit your vehicle and using the wrong one can be dangerous. You’ll want to make sure you’re in the know

The markings on your tyre contain important information about the make and dimensions of your tyre, including its size, how much weight it can carry, and what speed it can tolerate.

Every tyre has a speed rating and load index that indicates the maximum speed and weight your tyre can sustain. It may not be necessary for every driver to know this, but for drivers of sportscars, off-roaders and vehicles that carry heavy loads, it’s particularly important to know the weight and speed for which your tyres are designed.

How do you know when it’s time to replace your tyres? The main indicator is your tyre tread depth. However; as your tyres wear, the tread may also start to display distinct patterns. By learning how to interpret these patterns, you’ll not only be able to determine when it’s time to replace your tyres, but you’ll also be able to recognise issues that may be affecting the performance of your vehicle and take proactive action to help maximise your tyre’s tread life.

Regularly rotating and balancing your tyres will help ensure they wear evenly, leading to a smoother ride, better vehicle performance and improved braking and handling.

If there’s one thing all drivers can agree on, it’s that there’s never a good time for a flat tyre. But don’t worry, changing a flat tyre yourself isn’t difficult if you know the steps to follow.

Run-flat tyres are a relatively new tyre technology that makes the inconvenience of a flat tyre less of a hassle, and less dangerous.

Run-flat tyres are, as the name suggests, able to run flat. If your tyre suffers a puncture - whether there’s a sudden or gradual loss in pressure - the tyre will be safe to continue to drive on.

Need help choosing the right run-flat tyres for your car? Discover more below or get in touch with your nearest Beaurepaires store.

Space saver tyres are still a hot topic of debate in the tyre and automotive industry. Find out the pros and cons of space saver tyres from Beaurepaires.

Over the last decade, temporary use spare tyres have become incredibly popular in Australia. They go by many different aliases– spare tyres, space saver tyres, and TUSTs, to name a few – but all refer to the same object. While they tend to feature in newer vehicles that are compact or that don’t boast a lot of room in the trunk, they’re also becoming increasingly available in larger vehicles such as 4WDs. You may even have one tucked away in your own car.

Your vehicle’s safety depends on the depth of your tyre tread, so it’s important to check your tyres regularly, especially before long journeys.