🚗🔥 Attention Drivers! 🛑 Heatwaves and parking mistakes might be a recipe for disaster for your tyres. With temperatures soaring past 30 degrees, knowing where and how to park can save you from costly repairs. Here’s the scoop:
1️⃣ **Wheels at an Angle**: Parking with your tyres fully turned? It may not seem like a big deal, but leaving them positioned like this can strain the sidewalls. Add the heat, and you’ve got a risk of cracks—ouch!
2️⃣ **One Side Raised**: Ever parked with one wheel on the kerb? Beyond being dicey in some places, it puts uneven stress on your tyres, speeding up wear. Not what you want during a heatwave, right?
3️⃣ **Hot Surfaces**: Tarmac and metal grates heat up quickly, reaching scorching temps. If your tyres are in contact too long, they might just burst from the expanding air inside.
🚫 Remember, your insurance might not cover blowouts from neglect. So keep those tyres checked and balanced! Measure pressure when they’re cool for the best results.
A word of wisdom—stay informed with advice that fits our UK climate. Some stuff you find online might not be spot on for us. For instance, don’t adjust tyre pressure in the heat—it goes against UK safety tips!
Stay safe out there and keep your ride smooth. Got any tips or experiences to share? Drop them in the comments! 🛞☀️ #HeatwaveTips #TyreCare #SafeDriving