{"id":1114,"date":"2022-07-18T01:37:45","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T01:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/?p=1114"},"modified":"2022-07-18T01:37:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T01:37:51","slug":"the-most-common-types-of-tyre-damage-and-their-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/easterntyres.com.au\/the-most-common-types-of-tyre-damage-and-their-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Common Types of Tyre Damage (and Their Causes)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s difficult to overstate how much we rely on our tyres to keep us safe, but it\u2019s important to remember that it\u2019s not a one way street. Tyres also rely on us. As vigilant car owners, we need to be on the lookout for any issues that may compromise a tyre\u2019s integrity. The tricky thing is, tyre damage can occur for a variety of reasons, some of which aren\u2019t immediately obvious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If we\u2019re not careful, we could end up driving on tyres that aren\u2019t fit for purpose. To reduce the chance of this happening, we\u2019ve put together this complete guide to common types of tyre damage, what causes them and what (if anything) you can do to prevent them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tyre Damage to be wary of<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Irregular tread wear<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tyre damage can happen all of a sudden (like a puncture), or it can be gradual. Irregular tread wear doesn\u2019t show up overnight; it occurs gradually, and often isn\u2019t noticed until the tyre is already severely compromised. Fortunately, the type of tread wear usually indicates what has caused it and how to prevent it in the future. Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n