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The tyre also deserves medicure and pampering, knowing that it does not just help bring to reality what the engine and the gearbox work tireless to achieve ( movement) it also helps to reduce viberations and shock in the car. Ways to care for the tyre. 1. Inflating to proper pressure : Every car has a specific tyre pressure stipulated by the manufacturer. The reason for this is to avoid over inflation and under inflation which has the following adverse effect. a. Over Inflation: The tyre begins to wear off from both side (shoulders) and the vehicle will start bouncing. Please note that there are other things that can make a car bounce. b. Under Inflation: The tyre begins to wear off from the centre and the steering becomes harder. The specified tyre pressure can be found by the door pillar of some vehicles and in the fuel thank openner on others. 2. Wheel balancing and alignment: When the alignment of a car is off, the tyre begins to wear of from one of the shoulders. An un even wear i...