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Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by AutofactorNG: 4:10pm On Sep 15, 2016 |
Your tyres are the only part of the car that has direct contact with the road. Tyres affect your vehicle handling, ride, braking, and safety. For optimum performance, tyres must have the correct air pressure, tread depth, balance and the wheels of the vehicle must be properly aligned. While it's easy to overlook those four patches of rubber called your tyres, performing a few simple checks can yield better fuel economy and improved vehicle handling. Since most tyre damage and wear is a result of driving on tyres that are improperly inflated, tyre experts suggest checking your air pressure once a month. Causes of Tyre Problems Road hazards like potholes, glass and rocks are usually unavoidable. There are, however, three main causes of tyre problems that are avoidable: incorrect inflation pressure, speeding and overloading. Taking precautionary measures to avoid them will ensure safer mobility and longer tyre life. Under or Over Inflation: Tyres that are under inflated or over inflated can affect your tyre life, driving comfort, traction and braking. Under inflation generates excessive flexing of the tyre casing, which results in overheating, increase of rolling resistance and premature wear. In extreme cases, under inflation can cause tyre damage. Likewise, over inflation can reduce tyre life, reduce grip and create irregular wear. Driving at Top Speed: Driving at high speeds has a greater chance of causing tyre damage than at low speeds. If contact is made with a road hazard, it has a greater chance of causing tyre damage. SpeedDriving at speed will cause the tyre a greater build up of heat, which can cause tyre damage. It can also contribute to a sudden tyre destruction and rapid air loss if the tyres are not properly maintained. Failure to control a vehicle if a tyre experiences sudden air loss can lead to an accident. If you see any damage to a tyre or wheel, replace it with your spare tyre at once, then have it checked by a tyre specialist. Overloading: To ensure that your tyres are not overloaded, read the load index of your tyres, which is found on the tyre sidewall. Do not exceed the load capacity relative to this load index. Tyres that are loaded beyond their maximum loads can build up excessive heat that may result in sudden tyre destruction. Also follow your manufacturer's loading recommendations. Do not exceed the maximum axle load rating for any axle on your vehicle. Make sure you have the right tyres The speed and load ratings for your tyres should match those of the original tyres that came with the car, you should never fit a tyre with a lower speed rating or load rating than the manufacturer recommends for the car. Maintain the right tyre pressure Both under-inflating and over-inflating can wear your tyres out more quickly -- and can damage them more easily. Under-inflated tyres will wear out faster because they overheat. They also have a greater surface area contact with the road, which means increased rolling resistance -- and more fuel used. Over-inflated tyres can undermine road handling. Check your tyres regularly Don’t just check the tyre 'by eye' - and kicking it won't tell you much, either. Use a tyre pressure gauge to regularly check all the tyres at least once a month, and once a fortnight is even better. Make sure you check the spare tyre as well. Do the pressure check when the tyres are cold, as the heat of driving will raise the pressure reading. Check the tread pattern to see that it meets the minimum 1mm tread depth -- although it's better to change the tyres long before they wear down to that level. Make sure you use valve caps to prevent road debris from damaging the valve, which could make it impossible to refill your tyre. Look for damage Have a thorough look for splits, bulges, cracks, and any objects stuck in the tread. If you see something like a nail or screw embedded in the tyre, do not pull it out. Drive carefully to a tyre retailer or service mechanic and let them remove it. Cars are like human beings, proper care and maintenance is very key to the survival of a vehicle on Nigerian roads **** 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by AyLuxury(m): 4:19pm On Sep 15, 2016 |
Cool tips. |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by wildchild1: 6:38am On Sep 19, 2016 |
True |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Ruthym(f): 6:43am On Sep 19, 2016 |
nice |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by lonelydora: 6:48am On Sep 19, 2016 |
We know nah |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by HOLYDICK(m): 6:52am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Am a culprit of kicking the tire to check the gauge ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by soccerpundit(m): 6:57am On Sep 19, 2016 |
I know.. next? |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by pol23: 7:01am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Nigeria's Vulcanizer can be crazy. guage tyre does not necessarily means adding up pressure. check all tyre, deflates and add up pressure where needed to have the recommended tyre pressure. To them na to pump am. 2 Likes |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by uvalued(m): 7:10am On Sep 19, 2016 |
andytins |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Nobody: 7:15am On Sep 19, 2016 |
GdexFolami: don't get me wrong i am not saying doing all those things are the best option, but this life can be funny sometimes does that risk it all sometimes live longer than those that are very careful |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by starlingbawa(m): 7:18am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Lots of helpful tips!!! |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Sleekbabz(m): 7:36am On Sep 19, 2016 |
AutofactorNG: Helpful tips The right sizes and rim sizes need not be overlooked How about being on the lookout for the expiry dates? :/ |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Psalmuel92(m): 8:14am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Nice tips |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Nobody: 8:31am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Another rehash. Una no dey "tire"? ![]() |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Emeka71(m): 9:22am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Good information; I used to think over-inflation of tyre is much better than under-inflation. |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by paix(m): 9:39am On Sep 19, 2016 |
EgunMogaji:I am telling you. Rehash on lube oil and tires no dey finish. 1 Like |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by professore(m): 10:49am On Sep 19, 2016 |
Check ur car tyre pressure at least once in a month (every forthnight is even better meaning twice in a month) Check the tyres when they are cold In fact these tips are good from the beginning to the end |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by JesusCrew: 1:39pm On Sep 19, 2016 |
Average motorist knows dis..... bt only tends to act irrational sometimes at d detriment of life. God wl help us. Thnks op for a reminder. |
Re: Do You Know Your Car Tyre Can Jeopardize Your Safety? by Weah96: 2:39pm On Sep 19, 2016 |
Had a blow out 2years ago while doing 90 mph in the fast lane on a US Hwy. I almost sh8 myself because there was a tractor trailer in the lane next to me. And don't forget to close your hood. I also had a hood slam up on the front windshield because it wasn't closed and I was speeding. |
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