There are plenty of busy roads in Essex which – although fast-flowing when they are clear – get clogged up frequently during the rush hour. Trunk routes like the A120 close to pinch points at Stansted Airport and Braintree often see long queues.
The same can be said of the M11 when it turns into a two-lane motorway to the north of Takeley. The A127 often backs up somewhere between Basildon and Southend-on-Sea as does the A13 close to Grays. Of course, it is not just heavy traffic that can cause excessive wear on your tyres on Essex’s roads. Tyres in Essex also suffer from potholes and speed bumps, especially in towns like Brentwood, Harlow, Saffron Walden and Clacton. What should you do to care for your tyres when driving in Essex?
Inflation
You need to keep your tyres pumped up properly on the streets of Essex. If not, then your car won’t grip the road properly when you need to avoid something. Even slightly flat tyres don’t allow you to turn as quickly when you need to, which can be unsafe. Importantly, under-inflated tyres also wear down sooner and cause your engine to work harder to go forwards so you spend more on fuel over time.
Tread
Check your tread depth every month or so. If not, you could be driving on a balding tyre which can land you with a big fine or – worse still – prevent you from stopping in time. You can have your current set checked and buy new tyres in Essex with Jet Wheel Tyre – check here.
Side Bulges
Tyres which are out in the sun a lot or which are exposed to sea spray close to the Essex coastline can deteriorate more rapidly than you would usually expect. If so, the rubber may start to split under the air pressure from within. If you notice bulges or gouge-like marks on your tyres’ sidewalls, then it is a sign that a blowout is impending which can be costly to resolve. You should exchange any such tyres without delay.
