How to Maintain Your New Tyre & Rim Package for Longevity

Just grabbed a fresh tyre and rim package? Nice upgrade! To keep them looking mint and performing safely, a bit of regular care goes a long way. Whether you’re cruising daily, towing heavy loads, or heading off-road, proper maintenance from Nugs Auto Haus Brendale helps your wheels last longer, keeps your vehicle driving smooth, and gives you the best value for your money.

Let’s break down why wheel alignment is just as important as the new tyres themselves — and why we always recommend it to our Brendale customers.

1. Keep Your Tyre Pressure Correct

Running the wrong pressure is the fastest way to wear your tyres unevenly. Low pressure makes your tyres drag and chew out faster, while high pressure reduces grip and ride comfort. Checking regularly keeps your fuel usage down and your tyres lasting longer.

• Check tyre pressure every 2–4 weeks
• Always adjust pressure before long highway trips or towing
• Follow the PSI listed on your vehicle’s placard or owner manual

2. Rotate, Balance & Align

Even brand-new tyres will wear unevenly over time. Rotating, balancing, and aligning keeps tyres wearing evenly, stops vibrations, and prevents your car from pulling left or right. Regular servicing keeps you safer and saves you from replacing tyres early.

• Rotate tyres every 10,000km
• Balance wheels to avoid steering shake
• Get alignment checked if tyres wear unevenly or the car drifts

3. Clean Your Rims the Right Way

Dirt and brake dust can damage rims if left to sit for too long. Using the wrong cleaners can stain chrome, paint or alloy coatings. Gentle cleaning keeps your wheels looking sharp and protects them from long-term corrosion.

• Use a pH-neutral wheel cleaner (no acidic products)
• Wash with a soft brush or microfibre cloth
• Dry rims properly to avoid water spots and staining

4. Avoid Kerb Damage

Kerbs are one of the biggest killers of good-looking rims. One quick scrape can scratch paint, bend a lip, or cut a tyre sidewall. Careful parking and wide turning space can save you hundreds in repairs.

• Avoid scraping parking kerbs and tight driveways
• Use reverse cameras or sensors if your vehicle has them
• If you hit something, get the rim inspected for bends or cracks

5. Watch Out for Potholes & Rough Roads

Potholes and uneven roads can bend rims or cause sidewall bubbles in your tyres. After a hard hit, your steering may feel different or the car might start vibrating. Don’t ignore the signs — it could be unsafe.

• Get the wheel checked if you feel sudden vibration
• Watch for tyre bulges or slow leaks
• Avoid water-filled potholes — they hide deeper holes

6. Don’t Ignore Small Problems

Little issues can turn into expensive repairs fast. A small puncture, wobble, or steering pull could mean your wheels are off balance, suspension is wearing, or tyres are uneven. Fixing it early saves money and keeps you safer.

• Check tyres for nails, screws, or cracks
• Keep an eye on uneven tread patterns
• Visit a tyre shop if anything feels different while driving

7. Store Spare Wheels Properly

If you alternate between off-road, daily, or show rims, storing them correctly protects the rubber and prevents flat spots. Good storage conditions can keep unused tyres lasting years longer.

• Keep wheels in a cool, dry spot away from direct sun
• Tyres off rims: store horizontally in stacks
• Tyres on rims: stand upright to protect sidewalls

Why Brendale Trusts Nugs Auto Haus

At Nugs Auto Haus, we don’t just sell Tyre & Rim packages — we look after them too. Our team fits, balances, aligns, and maintains wheels for utes, 4x4s, performance cars, family SUVs and daily drivers.

• Huge range of rims & tyres for all budgets
• On-site balancing, fitting & alignment
• Honest advice, local service, and quality brands

Need Your Wheels Checked?

Need your wheels checked in Brendale? Swing by Nugs Auto Haus for quick inspections, rotations, balancing and tyre pressure checks. Our team makes sure your rims and tyres stay safe, straight and performing at their best. Whether you’ve hit a pothole, noticed a vibration, or just want peace of mind, we’ll get you sorted fast.