Check to see if your tires have the right pressure, underinflated tires are the most common cause of excessive tire wear on outside edge. Underinflated tires cause more stress and thus wear on outside edge compared to the center of the tire. The reason is that underinflated tires creates a bigger contact area with the …
Are there tires that can be shot or punctured multiple times and still function the way they should? Bulletproof tires might be a bit of a strong word in the real sense of the word, but…
First of all how often is Mot required? By law in the UK the MOT is annually for cars older than 3 years. The test includes general roadworthiness, vehicle safety and exhaust emissions for petrol and diesel engines. Your tyre’s tread depth should not be below 1.6 mm legally. Anything below that would be an …
a Tire deflator is a tool that is used to deflate a tire quickly and accurately. It works by screwing the tool onto the tire valve and then a second internal mechanism will need to be turned to remove the valve core. Removing the valve core causes air to quickly escape the tire. The tire …
It depends on the type of tires you have as there are a few different designs in tires. The normal/standard non performance tires that you find in passenger cars are often symmetrical in design. That means the tread of the inner halve and outer halve is the same. These tires you can fit any way …
Tire blowouts are the number one cause of accidents on the road where incorrect tire pressure is the main culprit. So most of these accidents can be avoided by doing simple maintenance and inspection of your tires. So what causes a tire blowout? Tire blowout occurs when the pressurized air within the tire escapes rapidly …
No, there is unfortunately no way to repair broken cords in the tire. a Patch of some sort will not work, because the sidewall is always flexing while you are driving. A bulge in your sidewall means that steel or fabric cords have been broken and the structural integrity of the tire has been weakened …
In the UK your vehicle needs to go through a roadworthy test each year. When you have passed your MOT you get a MOT certificate indicating that your vehicle is legal to drive. Passing the MOT means that at the time of the test your vehicle met the minimum acceptable environmental and road safety standards …
No. Tiny cracks in the tread or sidewall is not illegal to drive with, but it does indicate that your tire is near the end of its life. Cracks can start to appear after about 5 years when exposed to extreme temperatures like standing in the sun all day or icy temperatures. When these cracks …
No, car tires does not melt in hot weather and are extremely durable and can withstand temperatures far beyond the hottest summer day. During tire manufacturing the rubber is heat treated (vulcanized) to turn the soft rubber into a tough and durable tire. Tires does not really melt, but will start to break down at …
