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Warkworth tyre specialist Brendan Woolley is reminding drivers that before heading out in wet conditions, it pays to check the condition of your vehicle and, in particular, the tyres.
Tyres should have plenty of tread depth to evacuate standing water from between the road surface and the tyre.
“If your current tyres are worn down to anywhere near the wear bars (2.5mm or 3mm), it’s time to think about replacing them,” Woolley says.
“Tyre pressures that are too low or too high can lead to reduced traction, premature tread wear or tyre damage, so check your tyre pressure regularly – at least once a month – to make sure they’re properly inflated.”
Being able to clearly see the road in wet conditions is obviously critical to a safer driving experience.
“Your vehicle’s wiper blades should also be checked for age and wear. If they leave streaks on your windshield, it’s time for a change.”
Woolley reminds drivers that it is also important that a vehicle can be seen in wet conditions so make sure the lights on your vehicle are in good working order.
