Tugann tástálaithe NCT rabhadh faoi chontúirt fholaithe mar go mbíonn níos mó ná 200,000 teip tástála mar thoradh ar an locht seo

Tá lochtanna a bhaineann le boinn ar cheann de na príomhchúiseanna le teip an Chrannchuir Náisiúnta (NCT), agus cuireann siad le breis is 200,000 tástáil theipthe gach bliain ar fud na hÉireann.

Tá sé ráite ag tástálaithe NCT gur "staitistic iontach í a d'fhéadfadh athrú le seiceáil bonn 5 nóiméad amháin!"

Táthar ag comhairliú d'úinéirí gluaisteán a mbonn a sheiceáil go rialta lena chinntiú go bhfuil siad oiriúnach don bhóthar.

De réir an NCT, ba chóir go mbeadh doimhneacht snáithe 1.6mm ar a laghad i mbonn gluaisteáin, go mbeadh an brú bonn ceart ar na ceithre roth agus nach mbeadh aon ghearradh, bolgáin ná sreanga nochta orthu.

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Nocht tástálaithe NCT i gcigireacht le déanaí go raibh feithicil a raibh cuma air go raibh tread boinn den scoth aici ar an gcéad amharc, ach tar éis scrúdú níos dlúithe go raibh balla istigh scoilte go hiomlán aici, rud a chruthaigh riosca sábháilteachta tromchúiseach agus teip uathoibríoch NCT.

Ensuring that a vehicles tyres are roadworthy is essential as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have estimated that defective tyres could be a contributory factor in as many as 14 road deaths each year. 

With the RSA recommending that drivers carry out a quick check of their tyres weekly, while it is advised that a more thorough inspection be done on a monthly basis. 

There are a number of ways in which vehicle owners can check their tyres for a possible bulge or other damage to their tyres: 

One way is to carry out a visual inspection by looking at the tyre's sidewall and tread for any visible bulges, blisters, or uneven wear. 

Users can also check tyre pressure, ensuring that the tire is inflated to the recommended pressure, as underinflation can cause bulging. 

Another way is to inspect the tyre's sidewall by running your hand over the sidewall to feel for any abnormalities, such as splits, soft spots or bubbles. 

Lastly checking the tyre's tread, looking for any signs of uneven wear, such as cupping or feathering.

If unsure it is advised to have a vehicles' tyres professionally checked by a mechanic.