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Many people use public transport for various reasons whether it is to commute to school or work. Public transport drivers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of passengers.
Mums are capable of handling any situation that they are faced with. However, it is important to anticipate and be prepared for unforeseen situations, such as changing a tyre on the side of the road. Knowing basic tyre safety tips is beneficial in any circumstance.
Motorists tend to focus more on mechanical vehicle checks when they’re about to set off on a road trip. They often forget to check that their tyres are in good condition, even though the performance of any vehicle is heavily reliant on the condition of the vehicle’s tyres.
Wheels certainly do go round – but ‘tyre rotation’ means switching up the position of tyres. It helps them to last longer, and it keeps the vehicle’s occupants safer because the tyres have better traction.
Repairing a minor puncture is quick, but many drivers wonder if it would be better to replace the tyre altogether. As a motorist, knowing when tyres can and should be repaired and when they need replacement is a handy bit of information.
There’s more to getting the most out of tyres than avoiding showy (and illegal) pull-aways. The driving-style secrets to longer-lasting tyres, and car owners will be relieved to know that they don’t need to do anything awkward or time-consuming to optimise their tyres’ life.
Tyre tread may seem like a fairly basic concept: roughen up the surface of the rubber and it gets a better grip. But a great deal of innovation and scientific thought has gone into developing the tyre treads that are seen today. “It’s a surprisingly interesting topic,” says Chris Lett, Gold Coast tyre specialist and a man whose love for cars spans a lifetime of auto-engineering know-how.
Old tyres can be mighty useful, but, warns Chris Lett, proprietor of Branigans Tyres, don’t let them pile up while waiting to get around to…
Chris Lett of Branigans Tyres in Southport prefers to call them “nearly new” and that’s just what they are. Tyres are often discarded with nearly…
With environmental concerns high on everybody’s agenda, there are still practical problems involved in adopting more environmentally-friendly practices. But when it comes to tyres, consumers…
According to global consulting company, Accenture, more than 50 percent of people are willing to pay more for green products, but Chris Lett of Branigans…
The idea of getting from A to B without horses may seem commonplace today, but the development of the automobile spans a long and colourful…
Every business has a special story behind it, and family businesses often have the most interesting tales to tell. Branigans Tyres provides an excellent example,…
The world keeps changing, but some things stay the same. The importance of family businesses in their communities and in the broader economy is among…
The invention of the wheel is lost in the mists of time, but tyres are a relatively new development. Chris Lett of Branigans Tyres, a…
Unless someone has spent time contemplating their tyres, and most people don’t, they may never have wondered what the numbers printed on the sidewalls actually…
Tyres and tyre technology may not be uppermost in most people’s minds, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. The average…
It will come as no surprise to Branigans Tyres’ customers that the business doesn’t stock the most expensive tyres in the world. In fact, owner…
It’s one of those things that absolutely has to be done. Delaying wheel and tyre maintenance puts the vehicle owner at risk of incurring fines…
A recent exposé on unscrupulous tyre sales tactics in South Africa may also reflect the Australian context, at least at certain dealerships, warns Chris Lett,…
High-end brands often leave consumers wondering whether paying more to buy their products is worthwhile. Tyres provide a good example. Top brands like Michelin and…
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