Whites Tractor & Auto care about your tyres and your safety.

Properly inflated tyres are essential to ensuring your safety on the road. Underinflated tyres are more prone to punctures, blowouts, and uneven wear. Overinflated tyres, on the other hand, can lead to reduced traction and a rough ride. Be sure to check your tyre pressure at least once a month, or before embarking on a long trip.

To prevent uneven wear on your tyres, it's important to rotate them regularly. This means moving them from one position on your car to another. Front tyres wear faster than rear tyres, so rotating them helps to balance the wear and tear. Check your car manual for specific recommendations on how often to rotate your tyres.

Professional wheel alignment ensures that your tyres are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the road. This prevents them from wearing unevenly, and also helps you maintain control of your car while driving. Misaligned wheels can cause your car to drift or pull to one side, which can be dangerous. Have your alignment checked by your local professional mechanics at Whites Tractor & Auto at least once a year.

By following these three simple tyre care tips, you can extend the life of your tyres and ensure your safety on the road. Regular maintenance not only prevents accidents but also saves you money in the long run. Stay safe, and happy driving!

Why get tyres from Whites Tractor & Auto?

Whites Tractor & Auto are independently owned and operated and known locally for our honest service, years of experience and knowledge. We have a range of tyres and specialist equipment to perform your new tyre fitting or wheel alignment and balance. All our work is backed by the Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty.

While checking your tyres is something you can do yourself, as professionals Whites Tractor & Auto can check out the internal condition of your tyres as well as the entire outside surface and they are well aware of the correct methods of disassembly, repair and reassembly, along with any manufacturer or legal requirements involved.

Whites Tractor & Auto can also advise you if there are any problems with your tyres, your wheel alignment, tyre balance or other areas of your car affecting your tyres such as brakes or suspension which you should be aware of to protect you and your vehicle, including the tyres themselves.

Over time, tyres will inevitably experience wear and tear, which can be accelerated by frequent hard braking, high-speed driving, and bumpy road surfaces. If there are no underlying issues such as uneven wear or bald spots, the best way to determine whether or not your tyres require replacement is to assess their tread depth. While the legal minimum varies, a good guideline is to consider replacing your tyres when the tread depth reaches around 1.6mm.

The significance of the tyre's tread lies in its ability to provide traction for propelling the car forward, as well as the necessary friction for safe and efficient stopping. Furthermore, the tread facilitates the dispersion of water from the tyre surface, preventing the dangerous occurrence of aquaplaning and ensuring maximum grip and control. In wet driving conditions, a decrease in tread depth directly correlates to a reduction in control, further emphasizing the importance of maintaining adequate tyre tread.

No matter how well you care for your tyres there will come a time when the only option for maintaining safety, comfort and fuel economy of your car is to have the tyres replaced, such as when they have reached the minimum tread depth. Whites Tractor & Auto supply and fit a range of tyres suitable for most vehicle types in our Childers car service workshop

Follow these expert tyre care tips from Whites Tractor & Auto in Childers to prevent blowouts and extend the lifespan of your car tyres. Keep your wheels secure on the road for a smooth driving experience.

Tyre Care Tips from Whites Tractor & Auto to Keep Your Wheels Safe and Secure

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre. Unbalanced wheels can cause other parts of your car to wear down faster - such as shock absorbers, struts and steering. If your wheels are not balanced properly it can affect the overall performance and feel of your car. 

Your steering wheel or car vibrates at high speed.

Your tyres have had some rough treatment such as potholes or extremely rough roads. 

Whites Tractor & Auto are fully equipped to balance your wheels - if you have any concerns, don't hesitate to make a booking today. 

Wheel balance refers to how smoothly an individual wheel rotates around its own centre.

Wheel Balancing in Childers

Wheel Balancing

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We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from midday on Friday the 23rd of December and reopening on Monday the 9th of January

We wish to advise that we will be closed for the public holiday on the 2nd of October. Apologies for any inconvenience.

We advise that our workshop will be closed for the Christmas period from the close of business on Friday the 22nd of December and reopening on Monday the 8th of January

We advise that we will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday 29th of March, reopening Tuesday 2nd of April 

Whites Tractor & Auto take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Childers, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Whites Tractor & Auto have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

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