True tyre economy does not consist merely in striving to get the maximum mileage from the original tread.
It is equally important to take precautions to ensure that when the time comes, the carcase of the tyre is in good and safe condition.
Modern retreading is a scientific job to be done by experts equipped with up-to-date plant.
Provided the tyre is in good condition for a new lease of life, retread should equal that of the original.
SIMPLE ROUTINE.
Recognised firms of good repute will often, to the disappointment of the owner, refuse to accept a tyre because safe travel with a new tread could not be assured; due to some defect not discernible to the lay-man.
To ensure best original mileage it is necessary only to follow a simple practical routine.
Maintaining the prescribed inflation pressures is the first essential.
Assuming that correct wheel alignment is maintained and brakes are adjusted evenly, there should be even wear and no excessive flexing of the sidewalls.
Right inflation also prevents strain on the beads and the bruising of tread due to under-inflation.
Tyres should be changed from Front to rear as wear proceeds (right hand front to left hand rear and vice versa) and don’t forget to give the spare a turn of work to keep things equal.
Drive considerately, avoid locking the brakes, screaming at corners or hitting the kerb when parking.