Whether it is a matter of safety or improved performance, tyre care has certainly taken center stage in the realm of auto maintenance. This can be attributed to the increasing awareness about vehicle maintenance and services amongst the vehicle owners. The following car tyre accessories make for hassle-free maintenance while keeping your car looking great. It is worth checking if you have these in your boot.
- Tyre Puncture Repair Kit
Some of the newer luxury passenger cars that have tubeless tyres come with a tyre repair kit along with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System instead of a spare tyre. A tyre repair kit is a must-have especially for those who very often head out on road trips and countryside rides. In case of a sudden breakdown, a tyre repair kit could be your savior in remote places where it is difficult to find a tyre repair shop close by. A puncture kit consists of all the gear needed to repair a small puncture temporarily. This kit generally consists of a reamer, probe, rubber glue, puncture repair strips, cutter and a nose plier. Some of them also include valve accessories, gloves etc. Such repair kits can be used to repair tubeless tyres. If you manage to repair the tyre yourself, remember it is a temporary fix so drive gently, keep your speed below 80 kmph and visit the nearest tyre repair shop.
Tyre puncture repair kit
Pressure Gauge
Maintaining proper air pressure is the simplest thing you can do to help your tyres last longer, save fuel and improve the handling of your vehicle. While a lot of modern vehicles have Tyre Pressure Monitoring System which alerts the driver of low tyre pressure, it is a good idea to use a pressure gauge to check your car’s tyre pressure regularly. Change in the tyre pressure takes place due to a number of reasons including the ambient temperature changes, tyre temperature change while driving, sun exposure, leakage or puncture and osmosis (the process of air escaping out of the minute holes in the rubber walls of the tyre). It is therefore important to check your tyre pressure every couple of weeks.
Pressure gauge
- Tyre Inflator
Tyre inflator is another important possession for every vehicle owner. If you have tubeless tyres on and have suffered a puncture, tyre inflator could be a godsend. This simple device is portable and easy to use. Most of them also come with a pressure gauge. In an unforeseen circumstance where you notice a loss of air in your tyres and need to inflate them, tyre inflator would do just the trick. Having a tyre inflator ensures your tyres remain inflated with optimal pressure at all times.
Tyre inflator
valve Cap
Valve cap does an important function of keeping the air inside your tyre and prevents moisture, dirt, and grime from entering the tyre. Many times, due to normal wear and tear while driving the valve cap can get loose and fall off. Having the valve caps handy in your glovebox means your valve will never be left bare in case one goes missing.
Valve Cap
- Mud Flaps
The function of the mud flaps is to keep the underbody of your car free from debris. While driving the tyres are in continuous contact with the road as a result they pick up mud, stones, gravel, rock chips, etc. The mud flaps are a great investment to guard the lower body of your car against getting beaten up by stones, rock, and debris from the road. This inexpensive accessory not only protects your car but also protects the other vehicles around you from the mud that is splashed into the air by your rotating tyres.
Mud Flaps
These useful tire tools and accessories are easily available at your local tire shop. Find a tyre dealer near you to discover a wide variety of car and tyre accessories for your vehicle.