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Safe tyres pertains the wheels\u2019 grip to the road surface for stability and the driver\u2019s handling of the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frikkie van Eeden of Stoney\u2019s Wheel and Tyre in Bloemfontein has emphasised the importance of safe tyres for vehicle owners to navigate the existing conditions in South Africa <span>Z<\/span> from extreme weather conditions characterised by heatwaves and heavy rainfall, to roads fraught with potholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWorn-out tyres are dangerous; they can explode anytime and result in fatal accidents. As the temperature rises, the air pressure in your tyres increases, causing them to explode. Tyres are critical features of the vehicle, which must be properly checked, especially given our roads where you can hit dangerous potholes. Tyre safety matters a great deal to your vehicle\u2019s safety and performance on the road,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Van Eeden has strongly warned against quick fixes to tyres and buying used tyres. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe risks are very high and there is no guarantee for your hard-earned money, and no value for money spent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is important to adjust your car\u2019s tyre pressure, and do wheel balancing and alignment as part of safe driving. Do not wait too long to check your tyres once you notice something wrong. This helps to avoid a fatal accident that could result in the loss of life. Life cannot be replaced but tyres can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is advisable to check tyres properly. Pay attention to the surface, especially inside of tyres, and the front tyres which mostly get worn out. 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