Your tyre has constant contact to the road – but did you know that the part that touches it is only the size of your hand?
By regularly checking your tyres and maintaing them as you should, the patch should stay in good condition.
The patch is inportant as it keeps you safe, comfortable and also helps your fuel.
Sounds mad doesn’t it – but read these simple rules to keep yourself away from harm on the road.
The contact patch is inportant for your tyres because:
- They are the only ’patch’ between your vehicle and the road
- Carry the entire weight of the car, aswell as you and 4, possibly more people (in a people carrier)
- Taking in all obstacles in the road
- Having to act quickly when breaking, accelerating and emergency stops.
- Carry the entire weight of the car, aswell as you and 4, possibly more people (in a people carrier)
- Taking in all obstacles in the road
- Having to act quickly when breaking, accelerating and emergency stops.
