The Dangers of Water in your Tires
Sooner or later moisture build up in your tyres will cause water vapor to become water and only through special precautions you can prevent it from ever becoming a problem….
Why is my car vibrating at high speeds?
Unevenly worn-down tyres can cause the car vibrating, the sidewalls can have exposed steel or fabric cords. The tread can have uneven or bald patches from extreme braking causing vibration. When you park your car for long periods of time especially with a load the rubber patch in contact…
The difference between premium tires and budget tires
Premium tyres have been trialled and tested to the highest standards The ingredients and components slightly differ from budget tyres, but they are still manufactured the same way. They are better designed than budget tyres in terms of the…
Can I replace only one tire?
It’s always better to replace two tyres rather than one so that the tread can wear off evenly. Those new tyres should be fitted on the same axle and at the back for best performance and safety…
What causes tire dry rot (sidewall cracking)?
For the tyre to function the way it is supposed to it needs to keep the oil and moisture inside the rubber. With age and extreme environmental conditions, this protective resin disappears and exposes the rubber to oxygen. Oxygen dries out the tyre and will result in the essential oils in the tyre leeching out…
Can I mix tires on my car?
Manufacturers recommend that you avoid mixing different brands of tires at all cost. What if I can’t avoid to mix tires on my car? Different tires will perform differently and lower grade tires are also less durable and will wear faster. If you can’t find your original tires, then look for tires with the same …
Can my car tire be repaired?
This depends on the damage it has taken. If there are internal structural damage like bumps or large cracks on the sidewall the tire is weakened and should be replaced. If you have a deep, long cut on the tread then don’t attempt to repair it. Car tire repair is only possible where you got …
How to tell tire age?
Look for the letters DOT on the sidewall of your tire. This stands for Department of Transportation. There will be a bunch of codes following it. Look for the last four digits of the code. For example a typical code could be; DOT 2VPR 3518. Don’t be confuse if this code is longer, manufacturing codes …
How to read tire size of my vehicle?
To read a tire size you need to look on your tire’s sidewall for a code looking similar to this: 205/60R15 91H. This is a example of a Euro-metric tire with a European size. Then there are P-Metric which will look like this: P205/60R15 91H.
How does wheel alignment go out?
Maintenance wise, wheel alignment is one of the most important tasks you should do. Most people know that they should align their wheels every now and then, but might not know why exactly and if it really makes that big of a difference. Wheel alignment ensure even wearing of tires and improves handling of the vehicle.. …