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7/3/25, 10:30 AM The most common mistakes in the care and use of your car's tyres - Middle East News 247

Faulty alignment, axle parallelism and balancing

Correct vehicle alignment, maintaining axle parallelism and wheel balancing (adjusting the wheel-tyre

assembly by means of counterweights to avoid imbalances) are essential to avoid irregular wear,
vibrations and even steering wheel trajectory problems (safety), apart from the risk of mechanical
breakdowns. According to First Stop, tyre distribution company, alignment should be

carried out when tyres are changed or rotated between axles, once a year or when between 15,000 and
20,000 kilometres have been driven.

Deformed or damaged tyres

It is also crucial to check the condition of tyres and rims from time to time, as they may be deformed,
damaged, cut or torn (as a result of impact with kerbs, potholes, etc.), which can compromise their safety.
If they are damaged in any way, a professional should be consulted for possible replacement. If it is
necessary to do so, remember that it is not advisable to install tyres with different characteristics or levels

of wear on the same axle.

Aging tyres

Although tyres do not have an expiry date as such, depending on many factors, including maintenance,
exposure to oxidising agents, conditions of use, etc., they can lose some of their performance over time.
So, even if they still have tread, it is advisable to check the appearance of the tyres at least once a month.

From the 5th year onwards, we recommend an annual check by a specialist, and in any case replace
them when they are more than 10 years old. Cracked, aged, cut rubber, etc. on a tyre can affect road
safety.

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