There's a thin line between safe and unsafe tyres

Over 68% of second-hand tyres in our country are at very bad state

The choice between a banned, worn-out tyre and a safe tyre could be a matter of life and death especially when you consider the various terrains and conditions we drive on. This is especially relevant when we get flash rains that make the road surface slippery or drive over spilling.

Although second-hand worn-out tyres appear to be a more cost effective solution to drivers, they reduce the performance of a vehicle by increasing stopping distances, raising the risk of skidding and increasing the risk of punctures.

Looking at recent accidents in the country, it troubles that our country continues to experience around road deaths we could avoid.

The Tema-Motorway and other roads leading through some suburbs in Accra, Kumasi, Ho and rest have become deplorable and dangerous, with many potholes, and has put many drivers in danger of driving on the stretch. Recently, there were some coldblooded scenes on the Accra-Tema motorway with over three people dead and looking at the vehicles, it is of second hand tyres in which we don’t take into consideration. Road users need to understand the dangers of driving on an unsafe, worn-out tyres. Unsafe second-hand tyres as well as worn-out tyres are one of the major felons that cause fatal consequences for road users, especially when one considers that the only component of the vehicle which, at any given point, makes contact with the surface of the road, is the tyre.

Transport plays a critical role in sustaining our economy and commuting people to various destinations, therefore, it is of utmost importance that we focus on the condition of tyres, the critical component that keeps the vehicle moving.

A simple tyre check every week will ensure to keep on top of the safety and wear performance of your tyres. As you park, move the steering wheel to the left or right to expose the front tyres when you are going away from the vehicle. This will give you easy access and view of your front tyres. It is also important you look at your hindmost tyres as they may also wear differently depending on how you drive. These simple checks can safeguard that you keep yourself, your passengers as well as the pedestrians around you safe as you drive along.

Darren Hayes-Powell, an expert in tyre says, "Always make sure that your tyres are in good condition, that they are not worn out and if buying a second-hand tyre, that the tread wear indicator is visible, and it is below the tread across the whole tyre and there is no bulging on the side of the tyres. Adopt the habit of parking your car with the front tyres at an angle to make it easier to check their tread depth. This simple exercise, combined with a stringent quality check, can be the thin line between life and death."

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