Your tires play a key role in how your car performs and how safe your trips are. We created the GULONG.PH CARES checklist to help you maintain your tires with five simple checks each month. Backed by trusted brands, this guide is designed for Filipino drivers who want reliable tires and fewer issues on the road. 

GULONG.PH CARES Tire Safety Method

C - Check Tire Pressure

Underinflated tires can increase rolling resistance, meaning mas hirap umikot ang gulong—kaya mas mataas ang fuel consumption. Overinflated tires naman reduce contact with the road, risking less grip and uneven wear.

Pro Tip:

Check pressure before driving kasi uminit ang gulong habang tumatakbo, which can give false readings.

Look for this label:

Makikita mo ang recommended PSI sa driver-side door jamb or sa manual ng sasakyan.

A – Assess Tread

The tread is what grips the road. Kapag manipis na ito, lalong delikado kapag umuulan—kasi mas madaling mag-hydroplane (pagdulas ng gulong sa tubig).

The Piso Hack:

Ipasok ang coin sa groove ng gulong. Kung kita mo na ang buong ulo ni Jose Rizal, ibig sabihin less than 2mm na lang ang tread—oras na para palitan.

Check this Piso Hack Tutorial

Legal minimum tread depth sa ibang bansa like the US or UK is around 1.6mm. Pero for best performance, lalo na sa Pilipinas na madalas umulan, experts recommend replacing tires kapag below 3mm na ang tread.

Signs of low tread:

• Mahabang braking distance

• Poor handling

• Walang tire grip sa basa o maputik na daan

R – Review for Physical Damage

Hindi lahat ng tire issues kita agad. Minsan may damage na pwede maging sanhi ng sudden tire failure or blowout—lalo na sa high-speed driving.

Signs to watch for:

• Cuts or cracks

• Bulges or bubbles 

• Nails, screws, o kahit basag na bote na nakatusok

E – Examine for Uneven Wear

Kung hindi pantay ang kain ng gulong, ibig sabihin may alignment, suspension, or inflation issue. Isa ito sa top causes ng maagang pagkasira ng tires.

Common Patterns of wear:

Effect:

• Mahirap i-control ang manibela

• Mas mabilis masira ang gulong

• Premature tire replacement 

S – Schedule Tire Rotation

Iba-iba ang load na kinakaya ng bawat gulong—lalo na sa front-wheel drive cars. Kaya dapat i-rotate para pantay ang wear and mahaba ang buhay ng lahat ng gulong.

Standard Schedule: 

Every 8,000–10,000 km, or every 6 months kung hindi ka heavy driver.

Tamang rotation helps you get the most mileage out of your tires—up to 20% longer life!

Final Tip

If you’re not sure about your tire condition, message us a photo or describe the issue—our Gulong.ph team is happy to help, free of charge.

Your safety is always worth it. Mas panatag ang biyahe kapag alam mong inaalagaan ang gulong mo. 🚗💨