{"id":2498,"date":"2023-01-29T17:32:56","date_gmt":"2023-01-29T07:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/?p=2498"},"modified":"2023-01-29T17:32:56","modified_gmt":"2023-01-29T07:32:56","slug":"8-signs-you-need-new-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/8-signs-you-need-new-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs you Need New Tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70.png\" alt=\"8 Signs you Need New Tyres\" width=\"5760\" height=\"1152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70.png 5760w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70-1024x205.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70-1536x307.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blue-and-Pink-Modern-Tech-Electronics-and-Technology-Retractable-Exhibition-Banner-70-2048x410.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5760px) 100vw, 5760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8 Signs you Need New Tyres The general rule of thumb is that your tyres need to be replaced every 6 years. However, this may vary depending on the driving you do, the climate you live in and the wear and age of your tyres.<\/p>\n<p>Safety should always be your number one concern when it comes to tyres. Luckily, there are a few ways to tell if your tyres are safe to drive.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll walk you through the 8 most common indicators for new <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>8 Signs of\u00a0 Tyre Wear and Tear<\/h2>\n<p>The good news is, there are plenty of telltale signs that your tyres need to be replaced. Here are a few of the most common ones:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your tyres are worn down to the point where the tread depth is less than 1.6mm.<\/li>\n<li>The tyre sidewalls are cracked or damaged.<\/li>\n<li>The tyres are over six years old.<\/li>\n<li>You experience excessive tyre wear.<\/li>\n<li>Your car pulls to one side when you drive.<\/li>\n<li>You have difficulty steering.<\/li>\n<li>Your car doesn&#8217;t handle well in wet weather.<\/li>\n<li>There&#8217;s uneven wear across the tyre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><em>If you&#8217;re not sure, it&#8217;s always best to get your tyres checked by a professional. They&#8217;ll be able to tell you if they&#8217;re still safe to drive on, and if not, will recommend the right replacement tyres for your car.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/blog\/the-date-a-tyre-was-manufactured\/\">How to find age of tyres.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure whether your tyres need to be replaced, or if you have any other questions about tyres, please don&#8217;t hesitate to get in touch with our team. We&#8217;d be happy to help!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span id=\"Find_the_best_deal_on_NEXEN_Tyres_with_Auto_Hero\"><span id=\"Find_the_best_deal_on_Pirelli_Tyres_with_Auto_Hero\"><strong>Find the best deal on\u00a0<\/strong>New <strong>Tyres with Auto Hero.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Auto Hero makes it easy for you to compare tyre prices from local tyre stores.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">Here&#8217;s how we do it.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Submit a quote request for tyres below.<\/p>\n<p>2. Local tyre stores will reply and bid for your work<\/p>\n<p>3. You pick the deal that best suits your needs<\/p>\n<p>4.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.autohero.com.au\/car-services\/what-does-your-car-need\/\"><strong>\u00a0Submit a Tyre Quote Here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>8 Signs you Need New Tyres The general rule of thumb is that your tyres need to be replaced every 6 years. 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