The time is coming when thousands of Colombian families get into their cars to enjoy the holidays, but to hit the road well equipped and with good tires, you need to listen to the advice of the experts. Camilo Millan, Michelin product expert, gives his best advice on the safety and care of your tires.

Hitting the road is a matter that should not be decided in haste; It’s a matter of attention. Having tires with the specified tread, using tires that are appropriate for the type of road and vehicle, and performing appropriate inspections are essential to ensuring a safe ride for the entire family.

According to Camilo Millan, head of product marketing at Michelin, vehicle owners cannot improvise when it comes to tires, since much of the car’s safety depends on them. “Remember that they are a fundamental element of safety and the only link between the ground and the vehicle.”.

That’s why it’s important to follow these tips to keep your tires running smoothly:

1. Check the condition of your tires:

Remember that tires in optimal condition help you have better traction in dry and wet conditions, providing greater safety.

2. Check the pressure:

This should be done at least once every 15 days to ensure maximum vehicle performance in both normal and challenging situations, ensuring safety, comfort and tire performance.

3. The pressure is recommended by the car manufacturer.

It is important that the tire retains its valve cover at all times, otherwise the tire will not have the perfect seal required to perform its function correctly.

4. Pressure should always be taken “cold”:

That is, when, after stopping for at least one hour, the car has driven a maximum of 3 kilometers. On the other hand, if the tires are “hot”, you should calibrate by adding 4 psi to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations and check the pressure again when the tires are “cold”.

5. Tire location:

The least worn or best condition tires should always be placed on the rear axle to ensure greater safety for vehicle occupants.

6. Be careful with the spare tire:

It is important that it is in optimal conditions, otherwise you will have problems on the road, the safety of your vehicle and therefore passengers, as well as risk and delay in arriving at your destination.

7. Perfect Alignment:

Vehicle misalignment is one of the main causes of premature tire wear and can lead to: higher fuel consumption, reduced stability, reduced traction, reduced tire mileage.

Vibration or uneven wear can also be caused by misalignment or mechanical problems. Professional diagnostics at Michelin service centers will reveal the true cause of these defects.

8. Swaying in balance

To achieve the best tire performance, the weight of the wheel assembly must be balanced. Michelin recommends balancing when: pre-installing tires on rims; when changing your position in the car; install used tires on existing wheels; after repairing a flat tire; every time you remove a tire; at the first sign of vibration.

Be careful and discreetly check your brakes before leaving, remember that they are also important on the trip.

A very good option to explore is the new MICHELIN Pilot Sport 5. A new generation of touring tires designed for maximum driving pleasure.

This tire has the best mileage rating. The tire’s structure with MICHELIN MaxTouch Construction distributes acceleration, braking and cornering forces evenly across the contact area, resulting in more even wear and longer tread life.

Precision and excellent responsiveness when cornering thanks to MICHELIN Dynamic Response technology, which has already proven its effectiveness in competitions. A hybrid layer consisting of aramid and nylon threads forms a belt around the structure at the top of the tire and guarantees optimal transmission of movements from the steering wheel to the road and from the road to the steering wheel, thereby increasing precision and driving pleasure. .

Maximum control thanks to grip and exceptional braking performance on both dry and wet roads. MICHELIN Dual Sport Design technology is embodied in a tread pattern that provides dual functionality: a thinner inner side with wide channels and grooves for wet traction and a more compact outer side with durable lugs for dry traction.