Balancing
Why do my tyres need to be balanced?
Properly balanced tyres are important for driving comfort and long tyre life. Unbalanced tyres can cause vibration, resulting in driver fatigue, premature tyre wear and unnecessary wear to your vehicle's suspension. Tyres should always be balanced when they are mounted on wheels for the first time, or when they are remounted after repair. Tyre vibration may also be caused by poor tyre alignment or other mechanical problems.
Care
Do my new tyres require any special attention?
Your new tyres will probably feel different from the tyres that were replaced. Drive carefully as you become familiar with their performance and handling characteristics. You will see the most noticeable differences while braking, accelerating, cornering, and driving in the rain.
How will I know when I need new tyres?
Many tyres have treadwear indicator bars molded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it is time to replace the tyre. Another simple test to measure tread depth is to place a coin into a tread groove with head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of the head, it's time to for new tyres.
