2. Check the air pressure regularly
Lower air pressure does not just increase the risk of breakdowns and accidents, but also shortens the service life of your tyres. The ideal air pressure for your car is noted in the vehicle documents. Check it frequently and top up where necessary. This reduces wear and tear on the running surface and internal parts of the tyre. You can also visually inspect the running surfaces at the same time. Are there foreign objects such as nails or splinters in the tyre? Remove these carefully and check whether the tyre remains undamaged.
3. Adjust your driving behaviour
The slower you drive, the lower the rate of wear and tear on your tyres. Above all, quick acceleration and sudden braking lead to more wear and tear. You should also take care with speed bumps. You should slow down and move off in the same manner: slowly and carefully. This means the tyres are not compressed as much as they would be at higher speeds.
4. Park the car frequently
To those who believe less driving protects tyres, the following can be said: This is only partly true. Even if you do not use your vehicle for a prolonged period of time, the tyres remain under load. Ultimately, the weight is always pressed down on the same spot. Material wears out faster where more pressure is exerted. In particular, the edges of kerbs can lead to damage. If the tyre is on the edge, then it is under particularly severe pressure.
Move your car from time to time and watch out for the kerb. Moving it a few metres will suffice to ease the load off specific areas. This helps prevent wheel imbalances due to pressure on one side and flat spots.
5. Store tyres properly
Whether they are winter or summer tyres, store them in a dark, dry, cool location where possible. Above all, they must not be exposed to any sunlight. This ensures the material remains pliable and does not get any cracks. Tyres without rims should be stored hanging or standing upright. Complete wheels can also be stored lying on their side.