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When a tyre goes old, it loses its resistance to withstand high temperature. Hence, it does not resists heat generated due to vigorous friction on long routes which results in bursting. This is more common in hot weather conditions. Hot weather and heat caused due to friction adds up and results in bursting of tyre.
Wheel Alignment means to adjust the angles of the wheels in such a manner that they run precisely to one another and perpendicular to the road. Well aligned wheels are necessary for maximum tyre life and hence improves the smoothness of your drive.
First of all keep in mind the kilometers you have driven on a particular set of tyres. Secondly, test the depth of the tread with a coin. For a tyre in good or average condition, the depth of the tread should be at least three times the cinch of the coin. If it is less, then the tyre is worn out and cannot run for a long period.
Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment are two totally different things. Wheel Balancing allows the tyre to rotate without causing vibrations or wobbling.
Check the PSI level of your spare wheel every six months. If you travel long distances very often, it is recommended to replace the original spare wheel of your car with a new good quality wheel.
The average age of a tyre is 40,000 km in mixed conditions. Driving on entirely plain and smooth roads extends the age of tyres to up to 60,000 km. However, frequent driving on bumpy and uneven roads decreases the life of tyres from 40,000 km to 30,000 km approximately.
