When purchasing a second hand car it is handy to know different areas of the vehicle to check. In this article we will look at tires, those all important round things that are the only things keeping you on the road.

Tread depth

The amount of tread left on the tires will let you know how long till they will likely need replacing and also about the driver of the car. If the tires are bald then it could be a sign that the car is driven hard or that the owner of the vehicle does not care about maintenance of the car. Tires can be quite expensive to replace, so if they look like they are getting low on tread, factor this into the price you are willing to pay for the vehicle.

Tire size

Are the size of the tire fitted to the car legal? In some locations there are restrictions on the size of tires that can be fitted to particular cars. Check that the tires on the car are within legal guidelines.

Tire pressure

Once you buy a car make sure that the tires have the correct pressure in them. There should be a sticker in one of the front doors or glovebox which states the correct inflation pressure for the car. If the pressure is low it can adversely affect the handling of the car. If it is too high it can cause the tires to wear in the middle.

Tires are important and should be looked after with regular inspection for damage and to ensure that they are correctly balanced.

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