Maintenance for your Tyres

Thursday 18 August 2022

Your car tyres are an essential safety aspect of your vehicle. After all, tyres are the part of your vehicle connecting you to the road. Having the right tyre for your vehicle, driving style and application can make all the difference in how your tyres and vehicle perform. Tyre care and maintenance is a topic you should care to learn more about as a car owner. Here you can discover more about maintenance for your tyres and how to check the age of a tyre.

At All Coast Tyre Solutions, we truly are your car tyre experts and are dedicated to ensuring you get the right advice about tyre maintenance and all things car-related. Get in touch today to talk about all things tyres and mechanical and to learn more about our services.

The Importance of Checking the Age of Your Tyres

Ever seen pieces of tyre laying on the side of the road? As tyres age they can become brittle and begin to deteriorate, depending on the age they can easily fail on you once they have generated heat under load.

As your tyres age, they’ll have a reduction in tread depth, traction, stability, flexibility and puncture resistance no matter the conditions or weather.

Do Tyres Have Expiry Dates?

There is no definitive tyre age limit, as to when you should replace your tyres but if your tyres are older than 8 years, you should keep a close eye on their condition and consider replacing them depending on your vehicle's application.

You may have no idea how old your tyres are or haven’t checked their age in quite some time. In this case, it’s a wise idea to check how old your tyres are and see if they need replacing. Learn how to check the age of your tyres and stay safe while driving as part of the overall maintenance for your tyres.

What Happens to Old Tyres as They Age?

The first matter to address is what will happen to old tyres as they age. The properties and materials that tyres are made of such as steel, textile, and rubber compounds evolve and wear over time. The weather can impact and loosen these elements and the bond between them. You’ll likely notice cracks forming in the rubber when an old tyre is put under stress and load.

Keep in mind that some of the cracks may be visible while others may not be such as those that happen within the structure of the tyre. Driving on a cracked tyre where the steel belts in the tread separate from the rest of the tyres is a serious matter and safety risk.

How to Check the Age of A Tyre

To identify the age of your tyre, each one is imprinted with a coded date which tells you the month and year the tyre was manufactured.

3012 - Week and year of manufacture (30th week of the year 2012)

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Still Unsure of the Age of Your Tyres?

You’re putting yourself at serious risk on the road when driving on old tyres. Therefore, you should always take the time to find out the age of your tyres. If you need help then pop into one of our many All Coast locations and one of our frie

Is There an Age Limit on Tyres?

Another question to address is, do tyres have an age limit. Regardless of their appearance, wear and tear, and mileage, tyres should always be removed as soon as they reach 8 years of age. However, you’ll likely discover that the majority of tyres need replacing before 8 years hit. It’s all the reason why you should keep close tabs on the age of your tyres.

Set aside time to check your tyres for visual cues regularly and inflation pressure. Get your tyres checked by a professional immediately if you notice visible damage or a change in performance like cracking, increased air loss, or noise and additional vibration.

In addition to completing your own tyre maintenance tasks, it’s also good practice to have your car tyres inspected by a qualified expert every 10,000km. Our team is happy to assist you in making sure your tyres are safe to continue using or let you know that it’s time to repair or replace them.

Searching for New Tyres?

Searching for new tyres? We can help. Check out our website to search for tyres by vehicle, brand, or size. Have questions? We are available to offer advice and input in this area and have a long list of care and tyre services we provide as well.

Getting in Touch

All Coast Tyre Solutions is a local family-owned and operated business, operating for over 26 years. The Sunshine Coast team has the solutions to all your tyre needs from your wheelbarrow to earthmover and every tyre in between.

Contact us today to learn more about our services and have all your questions answered. We look forward to hearing from you