Five Ways Car Tyres Influence Your Driving

Your tyres might not be your first thought when it comes to improving your car's performance for your visit to beautiful Devon, but they should be up there along with engine quality and condition. Let's have a look at five ways your car tyres influence your driving – sometimes without you even realising it!

Your Tyre Specifications

Your tyres' specs are unique to your car (and certain other models of the same size and engine power!) and choosing the right tyres (often, those from the manufacturer's recommended list) can make a difference to your ride that must be experienced to be believed. And the quality of your ride can influence the way you drive: high-quality tyres often allow you to feel in greater control of your driving, making your brakes more responsive and even seeming to tighten up your steering.

Tyre Quality

Tyres come in three different levels of quality:

• Premium – the best and latest innovations in tyre manufacturing, these tyres are expensive but have new features and benefits that other tyres do not. These tyres are also usually made from high quality, sustainable rubber that is obtained from renewable sources.

• Regular – last year's premium tyres, these tyres are solid and reliable, encompassing many innovations, especially those that are relatively inexpensive to roll out, and also offering a comfortable and reliable ride to customers who can't quite stretch to premium tyres, but who don't want to be forced into purchasing budget tyres

• Budget – the 'lowest' rung of the tyre market, these tyres tend to be cheap and cheerful. They don't offer a particularly smooth ride, nor do they tend to be made with the best quality rubber. But they are still required to adhere to EU standards for the time being, so must be fit for purpose and work well on the UK's busy road network.

A More Comfortable Ride

No matter which quality of tyre you choose, new tyres often provide you with a more comfortable ride, especially when they are properly fitted. This process can be accompanied by wheel balancing and tyre alignment, which also make your drive more comfortable – and a more comfortable ride makes you a more attentive and engaged driver, which is safer for you and for other road users. As tyres age, they lose their ability to absorb shocks from bumps and potholes, making your ride increasingly uncomfortable. If you notice a harsher driving experience, it may be time to replace your worn-out tyres with new ones that restore your vehicle’s smooth handling. So, in case your tyres have aged out of their comfort zone, get car tyres from Fife Autocentre – their garages are equipped with modern and advanced technology for your comfort!

Peace of Mind

Knowing that your tyres are in the best possible shape, and fully legally compliant as to tyre pressure, fitting, and general condition (as per the MOT test checklist) can give you peace of mind while driving about seeing the sights of Devon and perhaps enjoying a cream scone or two with a refreshing cuppa. Just remember to put the cream on first, then the jam!

Friction and Grip

Finally, good tyres hold well to the road so that you always feel safe while driving, even in poor weather. Your new tyres hold the road very well, so you can drive with confidence and panache, getting to your destination in good time and ready for whatever life has to offer you.