How to drive safer in summer? Pay attention to tire maintenance

In summer tire maintenance, the driver should pay attention to checking the tire condition and driving skills.

In general: 1. Check the appearance of the tires for a long time, 2. Pay attention to the age of the tires, 3. Check the tire pressure regularly, 4. Pay attention to the abnormal conditions of the tires, 5. Avoid frequent emergency braking when driving in summer, 6. Do not overload or Speeding, 7. Stop in the shade to cool down the tires naturally, 8. Be careful of foreign objects on the road.

▎4 details of summer tire maintenance

1. Check the appearance of the tires regularly

This is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent tire accidents during driving. It does not even require professional knowledge. Truck drivers should always check the appearance of tires. Mainly observe whether there are obvious cracks and deformations on the tire surface, and whether the pattern is worn or not.

2. Pay attention to the age of tires

Many truck drivers have overlooked one thing, that is, tires have an age, if your truck has been bought for a few years, although the car is in good condition, the tires do not seem to have cosmetic problems, however, tires to the limit of use must also be replaced.

3. Regularly check the tire pressure

In hot weather, truck drivers should always check the tire pressure. Too high or too low tire pressure can cause safety hazards. If the car tire pressure is too high in summer, it will cause excessive wear on the tire surface. However, in hot weather, tire blowouts are easy to occur. Many truck drivers are worried that the tire pressure will be too high, so they control the tire pressure to a very low level, which will also cause abnormal tire wear, especially on both sides of the tire. This wear can easily cause the vehicle to slip or the brakes to drift.

4. Pay attention to abnormal conditions of tires

The above routine inspection can be controlled by humans, but in the process of daily driving, tires will have various abnormal conditions. The most common situation is that the tires overheat during summer driving, which will increase the tire pressure at this time, resulting in punctures and abnormal wear. In addition, pay attention to whether the tire surface is damaged, and whether there are various small stones and gravel between the tire patterns. In addition, if a small hole is found, it should be filled with special glue in time, so as not to cause great danger in the process of driving.

▎4 small details of tire maintenance in summer driving

1. Avoid frequent emergency braking while driving in summer

Stepping on the brakes frequently will not only cause the brake pads to overheat and increase the chance of brake failure, but also cause great wear to the tires. Especially in hot weather, the rubber used in tires will be softer than in winter, and this time will increase the risk of wear and even cause deformation.

2. Don’t overload and over speed

The dangers of overloading and speeding are far beyond the imagination of truck drivers. Many people simply do not realize how much damage to tires can be caused by overloading and speeding. The truck is a whole machine, and the wear and tear of each component will cause a chain effect. Especially when overloading and overspeeding, the tires are in a high pressure state for a long time. This will cause two consequences, one is sudden tire blowout, and the other is long-term wear and tear resulting in shortened life. Coupled with the high temperatures in summer, tire wear can be increased.

3. Pay attention to where you park

In addition to driving, pay attention to parking. Especially if the tire surface temperature is too high, many truck drivers will use cold water to cool down. This method is not friendly to tires. The extreme high temperature and low temperature cause the rubber to expand and contract in a short time, which will also damage the tire. The correct way is to park the truck in the shade to cool down naturally.

4. Be careful of objects on the road that can damage tires

Many truck drivers believe that they should be careful of items such as broken glass, nails, and stones on the road. In fact, there are two common road conditions that are real tire killers. Large pits and bumps can cause tires to bulge rapidly, leading to accidents. Many truck drivers rush straight down when they encounter a curb. This violent impact will squeeze the vehicle, especially the tires, resulting in a flat tire.

On the road in summer, every small change in the tires will trigger a series of reactions, causing bigger accidents. Every part of a truck is important. In addition to regular maintenance of tires, truck drivers also need pay attention to every detail of tires during their daily driving.