Heat Takes its Toll on Tyres

Lett says that when faced with consistently high temperatures, rubber tyres tend to melt and lose their shape. Driving frequently in high temperatures on hot roads and at high speed is also the perfect recipe for an increase in tyre pressure, which causes tyres to deteriorate more quickly. This can, in turn, affect the the driver’s safety, and that of others on the road. It may also shorten the lifespan and lessen the mileage drivers expect to get out of their tyres, and leave them faced with replacing them a lot earlier than expected.

On Queensland’s Gold Coast, where Chris Lett’s Branigans recycled tyre outlet is situated, motorists fortunately find themselves in the slightly milder sub-tropical coastal zone. However, even there the average daily temperatures in summer can still peak at around 30°C, or even slightly higher. Lett says that this heat, and the accompanying humidity, definitely impact on how long local drivers’ car tyres are likely to last before needing to be replaced.

Lett says dealing with this calls for more careful selection when choosing replacement tyres. It’s important to choose those which will suit the climate, and other conditions on the long roads linking the different widespread cities in Australia. In most parts of Australia, heavily built tyres made of multiple layers of a tough material are the best choice for longer functional road time.

Cutting the Costs of the Right Tyres

While these tyres may seem to be a costly investment, Lett says they will, if properly cared for, justify the extra expense by lasting longer. These tyres are made to suit the road conditions and the humid weather conditions in Australia and have manufacturers warranties ranging from 5 to 10 years.

And the cost needn’t be a problem if obtained at a reputable recycled tyre outlets, where the price-tag of these tyres produced by major tyre companies such as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, and Good Year, is likely to be less than half that paid for new ones, while still allowing for a lengthy period of safe functionality.

He added that the used tyres sold by Branigans in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast were mostly gathered following car accidents in which the tyres were not damaged, and careful checks were carried out to make sure they were fit for the road. Many have not covered many miles, so they are likely to last for nearly the same amount of time as they would have, had they been bought brand new.

For further information, visit or call Chris and his team for Second Hand Tyres Gold Coast |Branigans Budget Tyres Service Centre at either Burleigh Heads (07) 5535 2660 or Southport (07) 5591 8633.

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Making sure your tyres are roadworthy is a must for many reasons, the most important being safety, for yourself and other road users.

Then there is cost. Partly worn, damaged or incorrectly inflated tyres can impact driving efficiency by increasing fuel consumption and risking damage to your suspension.

Basic Checks

There are some simple ways to check that your tyres comply with Queensland road safety laws.

As well as the safety and cost elements, driving on worn tyres is illegal, so you need to know that Australian authorities have the right to stop you and check your tyres at any time.

If you’re slightly unsure about what you need to look for, pop into Branigans Budget Tyres and we’ll talk you through your tyre requirements.

The first thing to do is to check your tyres are inflated to the right pressure. If you have your user’s manual, this will include the right tyre pressure.

Plus, the amount will be moulded into the tyre wall itself – however if your tyres are particularly worn, this may be harder to determine.

The family team at Branigans Budget Tyres has been selling tyres on the Gold Coast for more than 15 years, so we are highly qualified to identify the correct tyre in seconds then inflate your tyres accordingly.

Once we have your wheels off, we will check for signs of wear on each tyre. It is usually the case that tyres wear out at different rates depending where they are on your vehicle.

Generally speaking, the tyres that deliver your engine’s power to the road wear out quickest.

Many vehicles are 2WD, with some kicking into all-wheel-drive in difficult conditions so unless your vehicle is a rear-wheel-driven these are likely to be your 2 front tyres.

We may then be able to rotate your tyres so that the more worn ones go on the rear axles. This should be done every six months or 10,000km, whichever comes first.

Further Help

At Branigans, we will check for wear on your tyres, which indicates your wheels need realigning.

This will produce more wear on one side of your tyre than the other, which can be dangerous if not remedied quickly.

In the case of irregular wear, as well as rotating your tyres, we will be able to realign your wheels so they turn evenly, spreading the weight of your vehicle across the full width of the tyre on the road.

If you are noticing any wobble in either your steering or one or more of your wheels themselves, especially at speed, your wheels could need rebalancing.

Poorly balanced wheels wear your tyres unevenly, however we can easily fix this problem for you.

We will advise you if you need replacement tyres and offer great value new and DOT-standard used tyres on the Gold Coast. We give an honest assessment and stock high quality tyres at very reasonable prices.

Check Us Out

For advice on anything to do with tyres, please feel free to get in touch with our team. Come and see why Branigans Budget Tyres has such a great reputation when it comes to tyre repair and replacements.

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