The fact is, we don\u2019t always know when our tyres have been impaired. Damage to the compounds surrounding our wheels results in some of the most dangerous situations that we will experience as motorists. Our tyres are vital since they\u2019re the only part of our car that\u2019s in contact with the ground. Any harm they\u2019ve incurred will often lead to serious problems. It\u2019s time to examine the kind of damage to our tyres that we all need to keep an eye open for. If we don\u2019t, there will be consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tyre Cuts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAny cuts in or on your vehicle\u2019s tyres are dangerous. They occur when the likes of exposed bodywork, debris from accidents, or poor road surfaces slice against the tyre, causing a rip in the compound. In the worst-case scenario, cuts can lead to immediate tyre failure, though thankfully this is not often the case. Typically, most cuts will occur on the tyre sidewalls. If you find an incision on your tyre or a chunk of rubber \u2013 no matter how minor \u2013 missing from your tyre, you should get it examined by your nearest tyre professional immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nTyre Bulges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBulges on your tyres occur due to heavy impacts with solid objects. These impacts are usually unavoidable, such as when having to swerve suddenly and striking a kerb. Your vehicle will get over the kerb fine, but as a result of such an incident, you might notice that your tyre is bulging at the point of impact. A bulge on the sidewall indicates destroyed cords inside the tyre carcass. While not necessarily immediately dangerous, the bulge increases the chance of the tyre subsequently failing. While the tyre may have absorbed the impact and survived, this is now a weak spot that is likely to give way at any time \u2013 especially problematic if you\u2019re travelling at high speed. Again, as with cuts, we recommended you get it checked as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIrregular Tyre Wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTyre wear is a natural occurrence. The\nspeed of wear is down to the individual driving style, as well as how often you\ndrive. Ultimately, all tyres will wear down to the road-legal minimum of 1.6mm\nand \u2013 by law \u2013 need replacing. That said, sensible drivers in the know change\ntheir tyres at 3mm since it\u2019s at this point that tyre tread starts to rapidly\ndeteriorate. As a result of this accelerated wear, the grip becomes much harder\nto achieve, particularly in wet weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nProblems arise, however, if your tyres\nstart to wear irregularly. Ideally, wear should take place evenly across the\nwidth of the tyre. Irregular wear occurs at the outer edges, or only at the\ntyre centre. There are many reasons why this takes place, such as misaligned suspension\ngeometry. This situation results in additional force and loads being put on to\nthe side of the tyre that is affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore commonly, irregular wear takes place\ndue to having the wrong tyre pressures. The way your tyres are inflated\ndirectly affects how they wear down. If they\u2019re over-inflated, the pressure is\nforced to the centre of the tyre, and as a consequence, the edges lift away\nfrom the road. Not only does this unnecessary wear occur at the centre of the\ntyre (in the place where you need grip the most) but the tyre contact patch is\nreduced, further limiting grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the case of under-inflation, the outer edges of the tyre make too much contact with the road, resulting in unnecessary wear. This also makes the tyre harder to turn, requiring more fuel to achieve. That means it will cost you more money at the petrol station, something no one wants, right? Learn more about tyre pressures<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures are a familiar kind of tyre\ndamage that everyone will experience. Punctures occur when sharp objects left\nthe road’s surface (such as nails, screws, broken glass and pieces of metal) penetrate\nthe surface of the tyre sufficiently to cause air to leak out. A characteristic\nand obvious sign of a puncture is a deflated tyre, but if relatively recent you\nmay not even realise that air is coming out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing you can do once you\u2019ve sustained a puncture, right? Not so. In fact, drivers can negate the effects of a puncture by fitting Continental\u2019s Contiseal\u2122 and SSR Self-Supporting Runflat tyre technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nContiSeal\u2122 technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith ContiSeal\u2122<\/strong><\/a> an internal resin instantly seals puncture holes that are up to 5mm wide. This process retains the air inside the tyre and provides drivers with safe, extended mobility with unaltered mileage. Thanks to ContiSeal\u2122, there\u2019s no immediate need to stop for a roadside tyre change, allowing you to calmly and safely get to a garage to fit a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nContinental SSR<\/strong><\/a> technology is equally impressive. Thanks to reinforced sidewalls, SSR tyres are self-supporting and retain their vertical rigidity. This negates the need for an immediate roadside stop to change tyres and provides drivers with the opportunity to safely travel for a further 50 more miles (at up to 50mph) to a garage to fit a replacement. Continental SSR tyres are compatible with all conventional wheel rims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSSR Self-Supporting Runflat technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Disposing of Tyres Responsibly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s better to be safe than sorry, and if it\u2019s determined that your tyres should be replaced it\u2019s important to dispose of them correctly. In the EU, it\u2019s illegal to discard tyres in a landfill site, since they can cause an environmental hazard. There\u2019s no need, since most tyre fitting retailers and experts recycle tyres, like Continental<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Any cuts in or on your vehicle\u2019s tyres are dangerous. They occur when the likes of exposed bodywork, debris from accidents, or poor road surfaces slice against the tyre, causing a rip in the compound. In the worst-case scenario, cuts can lead to immediate tyre failure, though thankfully this is not often the case. Typically, most cuts will occur on the tyre sidewalls. If you find an incision on your tyre or a chunk of rubber \u2013 no matter how minor \u2013 missing from your tyre, you should get it examined by your nearest tyre professional immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tyre Bulges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nBulges on your tyres occur due to heavy impacts with solid objects. These impacts are usually unavoidable, such as when having to swerve suddenly and striking a kerb. Your vehicle will get over the kerb fine, but as a result of such an incident, you might notice that your tyre is bulging at the point of impact. A bulge on the sidewall indicates destroyed cords inside the tyre carcass. While not necessarily immediately dangerous, the bulge increases the chance of the tyre subsequently failing. While the tyre may have absorbed the impact and survived, this is now a weak spot that is likely to give way at any time \u2013 especially problematic if you\u2019re travelling at high speed. Again, as with cuts, we recommended you get it checked as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIrregular Tyre Wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTyre wear is a natural occurrence. The\nspeed of wear is down to the individual driving style, as well as how often you\ndrive. Ultimately, all tyres will wear down to the road-legal minimum of 1.6mm\nand \u2013 by law \u2013 need replacing. That said, sensible drivers in the know change\ntheir tyres at 3mm since it\u2019s at this point that tyre tread starts to rapidly\ndeteriorate. As a result of this accelerated wear, the grip becomes much harder\nto achieve, particularly in wet weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nProblems arise, however, if your tyres\nstart to wear irregularly. Ideally, wear should take place evenly across the\nwidth of the tyre. Irregular wear occurs at the outer edges, or only at the\ntyre centre. There are many reasons why this takes place, such as misaligned suspension\ngeometry. This situation results in additional force and loads being put on to\nthe side of the tyre that is affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore commonly, irregular wear takes place\ndue to having the wrong tyre pressures. The way your tyres are inflated\ndirectly affects how they wear down. If they\u2019re over-inflated, the pressure is\nforced to the centre of the tyre, and as a consequence, the edges lift away\nfrom the road. Not only does this unnecessary wear occur at the centre of the\ntyre (in the place where you need grip the most) but the tyre contact patch is\nreduced, further limiting grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the case of under-inflation, the outer edges of the tyre make too much contact with the road, resulting in unnecessary wear. This also makes the tyre harder to turn, requiring more fuel to achieve. That means it will cost you more money at the petrol station, something no one wants, right? Learn more about tyre pressures<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures are a familiar kind of tyre\ndamage that everyone will experience. Punctures occur when sharp objects left\nthe road’s surface (such as nails, screws, broken glass and pieces of metal) penetrate\nthe surface of the tyre sufficiently to cause air to leak out. A characteristic\nand obvious sign of a puncture is a deflated tyre, but if relatively recent you\nmay not even realise that air is coming out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing you can do once you\u2019ve sustained a puncture, right? Not so. In fact, drivers can negate the effects of a puncture by fitting Continental\u2019s Contiseal\u2122 and SSR Self-Supporting Runflat tyre technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nContiSeal\u2122 technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith ContiSeal\u2122<\/strong><\/a> an internal resin instantly seals puncture holes that are up to 5mm wide. This process retains the air inside the tyre and provides drivers with safe, extended mobility with unaltered mileage. Thanks to ContiSeal\u2122, there\u2019s no immediate need to stop for a roadside tyre change, allowing you to calmly and safely get to a garage to fit a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nContinental SSR<\/strong><\/a> technology is equally impressive. Thanks to reinforced sidewalls, SSR tyres are self-supporting and retain their vertical rigidity. This negates the need for an immediate roadside stop to change tyres and provides drivers with the opportunity to safely travel for a further 50 more miles (at up to 50mph) to a garage to fit a replacement. Continental SSR tyres are compatible with all conventional wheel rims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSSR Self-Supporting Runflat technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Disposing of Tyres Responsibly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s better to be safe than sorry, and if it\u2019s determined that your tyres should be replaced it\u2019s important to dispose of them correctly. In the EU, it\u2019s illegal to discard tyres in a landfill site, since they can cause an environmental hazard. There\u2019s no need, since most tyre fitting retailers and experts recycle tyres, like Continental<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bulges on your tyres occur due to heavy impacts with solid objects. These impacts are usually unavoidable, such as when having to swerve suddenly and striking a kerb. Your vehicle will get over the kerb fine, but as a result of such an incident, you might notice that your tyre is bulging at the point of impact. A bulge on the sidewall indicates destroyed cords inside the tyre carcass. While not necessarily immediately dangerous, the bulge increases the chance of the tyre subsequently failing. While the tyre may have absorbed the impact and survived, this is now a weak spot that is likely to give way at any time \u2013 especially problematic if you\u2019re travelling at high speed. Again, as with cuts, we recommended you get it checked as soon as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIrregular Tyre Wear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTyre wear is a natural occurrence. The\nspeed of wear is down to the individual driving style, as well as how often you\ndrive. Ultimately, all tyres will wear down to the road-legal minimum of 1.6mm\nand \u2013 by law \u2013 need replacing. That said, sensible drivers in the know change\ntheir tyres at 3mm since it\u2019s at this point that tyre tread starts to rapidly\ndeteriorate. As a result of this accelerated wear, the grip becomes much harder\nto achieve, particularly in wet weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nProblems arise, however, if your tyres\nstart to wear irregularly. Ideally, wear should take place evenly across the\nwidth of the tyre. Irregular wear occurs at the outer edges, or only at the\ntyre centre. There are many reasons why this takes place, such as misaligned suspension\ngeometry. This situation results in additional force and loads being put on to\nthe side of the tyre that is affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nMore commonly, irregular wear takes place\ndue to having the wrong tyre pressures. The way your tyres are inflated\ndirectly affects how they wear down. If they\u2019re over-inflated, the pressure is\nforced to the centre of the tyre, and as a consequence, the edges lift away\nfrom the road. Not only does this unnecessary wear occur at the centre of the\ntyre (in the place where you need grip the most) but the tyre contact patch is\nreduced, further limiting grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the case of under-inflation, the outer edges of the tyre make too much contact with the road, resulting in unnecessary wear. This also makes the tyre harder to turn, requiring more fuel to achieve. That means it will cost you more money at the petrol station, something no one wants, right? Learn more about tyre pressures<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nPunctures are a familiar kind of tyre\ndamage that everyone will experience. Punctures occur when sharp objects left\nthe road’s surface (such as nails, screws, broken glass and pieces of metal) penetrate\nthe surface of the tyre sufficiently to cause air to leak out. A characteristic\nand obvious sign of a puncture is a deflated tyre, but if relatively recent you\nmay not even realise that air is coming out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s nothing you can do once you\u2019ve sustained a puncture, right? Not so. In fact, drivers can negate the effects of a puncture by fitting Continental\u2019s Contiseal\u2122 and SSR Self-Supporting Runflat tyre technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nContiSeal\u2122 technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWith ContiSeal\u2122<\/strong><\/a> an internal resin instantly seals puncture holes that are up to 5mm wide. This process retains the air inside the tyre and provides drivers with safe, extended mobility with unaltered mileage. Thanks to ContiSeal\u2122, there\u2019s no immediate need to stop for a roadside tyre change, allowing you to calmly and safely get to a garage to fit a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nContinental SSR<\/strong><\/a> technology is equally impressive. Thanks to reinforced sidewalls, SSR tyres are self-supporting and retain their vertical rigidity. This negates the need for an immediate roadside stop to change tyres and provides drivers with the opportunity to safely travel for a further 50 more miles (at up to 50mph) to a garage to fit a replacement. Continental SSR tyres are compatible with all conventional wheel rims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSSR Self-Supporting Runflat technology<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Disposing of Tyres Responsibly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s better to be safe than sorry, and if it\u2019s determined that your tyres should be replaced it\u2019s important to dispose of them correctly. In the EU, it\u2019s illegal to discard tyres in a landfill site, since they can cause an environmental hazard. There\u2019s no need, since most tyre fitting retailers and experts recycle tyres, like Continental<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tyre wear is a natural occurrence. The\nspeed of wear is down to the individual driving style, as well as how often you\ndrive. Ultimately, all tyres will wear down to the road-legal minimum of 1.6mm\nand \u2013 by law \u2013 need replacing. That said, sensible drivers in the know change\ntheir tyres at 3mm since it\u2019s at this point that tyre tread starts to rapidly\ndeteriorate. As a result of this accelerated wear, the grip becomes much harder\nto achieve, particularly in wet weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Problems arise, however, if your tyres\nstart to wear irregularly. Ideally, wear should take place evenly across the\nwidth of the tyre. Irregular wear occurs at the outer edges, or only at the\ntyre centre. There are many reasons why this takes place, such as misaligned suspension\ngeometry. This situation results in additional force and loads being put on to\nthe side of the tyre that is affected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
More commonly, irregular wear takes place\ndue to having the wrong tyre pressures. The way your tyres are inflated\ndirectly affects how they wear down. If they\u2019re over-inflated, the pressure is\nforced to the centre of the tyre, and as a consequence, the edges lift away\nfrom the road. Not only does this unnecessary wear occur at the centre of the\ntyre (in the place where you need grip the most) but the tyre contact patch is\nreduced, further limiting grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of under-inflation, the outer edges of the tyre make too much contact with the road, resulting in unnecessary wear. This also makes the tyre harder to turn, requiring more fuel to achieve. That means it will cost you more money at the petrol station, something no one wants, right? Learn more about tyre pressures<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Punctures are a familiar kind of tyre\ndamage that everyone will experience. Punctures occur when sharp objects left\nthe road’s surface (such as nails, screws, broken glass and pieces of metal) penetrate\nthe surface of the tyre sufficiently to cause air to leak out. A characteristic\nand obvious sign of a puncture is a deflated tyre, but if relatively recent you\nmay not even realise that air is coming out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing you can do once you\u2019ve sustained a puncture, right? Not so. In fact, drivers can negate the effects of a puncture by fitting Continental\u2019s Contiseal\u2122 and SSR Self-Supporting Runflat tyre technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With ContiSeal\u2122<\/strong><\/a> an internal resin instantly seals puncture holes that are up to 5mm wide. This process retains the air inside the tyre and provides drivers with safe, extended mobility with unaltered mileage. Thanks to ContiSeal\u2122, there\u2019s no immediate need to stop for a roadside tyre change, allowing you to calmly and safely get to a garage to fit a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Continental SSR<\/strong><\/a> technology is equally impressive. Thanks to reinforced sidewalls, SSR tyres are self-supporting and retain their vertical rigidity. This negates the need for an immediate roadside stop to change tyres and provides drivers with the opportunity to safely travel for a further 50 more miles (at up to 50mph) to a garage to fit a replacement. Continental SSR tyres are compatible with all conventional wheel rims. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry, and if it\u2019s determined that your tyres should be replaced it\u2019s important to dispose of them correctly. In the EU, it\u2019s illegal to discard tyres in a landfill site, since they can cause an environmental hazard. There\u2019s no need, since most tyre fitting retailers and experts recycle tyres, like Continental<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPunctures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Disposing of Tyres Responsibly <\/h2>\n\n\n\n