Guideline on Buying Tires Your Ultimate Tire Repairing Guide | Page 7

Types of Tire Damage and Reasons
to Make Trips to a Car Tire Shop
• Types of Tire Damage
o You may have to deal with several tire related issues when driving your car, but
getting a flat tire is usually the most common issue. It could be the result of a
simple puncture or a serious cut to the tire. Cuts are usually due to external
influences, such as protruding bodywork parts, bad road conditions, and sharp
foreign objects. Punctures could be the result of sharp objects hitting the tire –
it could be anything like nails, screws, or even glass coming into contact with
the tire.
• What Leads to Tire Wear in the Real World?
o Tire rotation
• It is an important consideration in some driving conditions. You may think
that you should not be overly concerned about tire rotation when you
have different tire sizes on the front and the rear of your car, but it still
deserves your attention. Experts recommend that you should rotate your
tires every 10,000-15,000km or else you will notice signs of wear on your
tires. You can also go to a car shop or ask your dealership to rotate the
tires every time you take your car for a service. In most cases, your car
needs service after 15,000km.
o Wheel Alignment
• Not checking wheel alignment regularly may also lead to wear and tear
to your tires. Generally, it is a good idea to check your wheels every
10,000-15,000km, but depending on the vehicle type, you may have to
check it sooner rather than later.