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Tyres in Focus - Tyre tips
   
Source June 2002
   Introduction
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  Not just Black and Round
  The Need for speed
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  When to change a tyre?
  How to choose a tyre
  Tyre tips
  Choosing the right tyre
  • Check the air pressure at least every fortnightCheck the air pressure of every tyre at least every fortnight. Incorrect tyre pressure can lead to the inside of the tyre being damaged, resulting in tyre problems or even a blowout.
  • Tyres must be inflated to specified pressures, which refers to cold tyres. The pressure inside warm tyres - driving causes heat build up - is naturally higher and must never be reduced as on cooling, their pressure could fall below the minimum tyre pressure.
  • Incorrect tyre pressure causes premature and uneven tyre wear. Underinflated tyres have a higher rolling resistance which means higher fuel consumption.
  • A fracture or a cut needs to be examined by a tyre expertIf a tyre is visibly damaged (i.e. has a fracture or a cut that exposes the carcass) or has an unusual wear pattern, the tyre must be taken off and examined as quickly as possible by a tyre expert.
  • Driving over kerbstones or over a potholed road may cause internal damage to tyres, leading to a failure at high speeds.
  • Check tyres regularly for damage from stones, nails, etc. that have penetrated the tyre tread. Also check if there are any bulges or cuts on the sidewall.
  • Rotate the tyres at regular intervalsRotate the tyres at regular intervals (every 3000km - 5000km), to prolong tyre life.
  • For virtually all vehicles, rotating the tyres from one axle to the other is permitted. In certain cases changing them crosswise/diagonally can also be advantageous, so as to reverse their sense of rotation. This does not apply to directional tyres. It is advisable to get the balance also checked at a 10,000km interval.
  • Harsh acceleration, braking with locked wheels and fast steering movements shorten the service life of tyres. Sudden vibration of the steering wheel could point to tyre damage, such as severe scuffling along the kerb, or off-road driving over rough surfaces.
  • Tread damage or cuts that extend to the breaker, belt or beyond must be repaired by the hot vulcanisation process. Repairs using cold or temporary repairs are used as emergency means to take you home and should be rectified immediately without any delay.

 

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Source June 2002
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