Know your tyre and its expiry date
Often, when buying new tyres for a vehicle some of us end up quickly buying the cheapest one available due to ‘pocket state’. Some companies or dealers also put the tyres on special value, and we might be the first ones to snatch it - thinking we are getting the best deal. But it is important to note that every tyre has an expiry date, after which it is supposed to be replaced lest it risks a blow-out! The average life-span of a tyre from the date of manufacture is averagely four to five years from time of manufacturing, though it also depends on the make and brand as well. Just imagine cruising in town or travelling for a beautiful occasion or even funeral on quite a long journey - and then suddenly a tyre of your vehicle explodes. You must maintain control and safely manoeuvre to the side of the road. The tyres might be new, purchased a few months ago from a local vulcaniser or tyre shop. I know you’ll wonder how this could happen after the purchasing tyres and thinking of ...