Hot roads, holiday mileage, kerbs and tree sap can put extra pressure on tyres, wheels and paintwork. Check the parts IQ Tyres can assess before you leave Mitcham.
Start with tyre pressure and condition
Check pressures when the tyres are cold, using the vehicle manufacturer's specification. Look across each tread for uneven wear, and inspect both sidewalls for cuts, bulges or exposed cord. A tyre that loses pressure, has a sidewall defect or shows visible damage needs a workshop assessment before a long journey.
- Check tread depth across the full width, not at one point.
- Remove stones only when they are loose and do not expose damage.
- Check the spare or tyre-repair kit if your vehicle has one.
- Set pressures for vehicle load only where the handbook specifies a loaded setting.
Read the tyre pressure and tread-depth guide or arrange a tyre safety check.
Inspect wheels after winter and before motorway miles
Wash the inside and outside of each alloy where you can see it. Brake dust, salt residue and road grime can hide kerb damage, broken lacquer and corrosion. If the steering wheel vibrates at speed, a wheel may need a balancing assessment. A sudden impact, pressure loss or a TPMS warning needs a different route.
Visible alloy damage
Photograph kerb marks, flaking finish, corrosion or a suspected crack, then use the wheel repair or refurbishment route for an assessment.
Vibration or warning light
Share when the vibration starts, the road speed and whether a tyre-pressure warning is present. These details help the workshop direct you to balancing or TPMS checks.
Read about wheel-balancing symptoms and what to check after a pothole impact.
Protect paint from summer contamination
Bird droppings, tree sap and insect residue can mark paint when they stay on a hot panel. Rinse them away promptly with a paint-safe product. Do not scrub dry grit across the paint. If a mark has gone through the clear coat, exposed metal or started to corrode, photograph it and ask for a bodywork assessment.
- Wash regularly to remove road film and salt residue.
- Remove bird droppings and tree sap as soon as practical.
- Use a suitable protection product only on clean, cool paint.
- Check bumper corners, door edges and the bonnet for chips before they worsen.
Read the paintwork aftercare guide or start a stone-chip repair assessment.
Before a summer journey
Check tyre pressures and visible condition a few days before travelling, leaving time to arrange a workshop visit if you find damage. Call ahead for an urgent replacement so the team can check tyre size and current availability. IQ Tyres provides workshop support in Mitcham, not roadside or mobile tyre fitting.