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 …
Yes you can, car tire valves can start to leak air slowly as time goes by especially if it does not have a valve cap on. Dirt will start to accumulate in the valve stem and air could start to leak from the seal if the cap is missing. You can test for a leak …
You may see your tire pressure monitoring system light go on unexpectedly during one particular cold morning, or your tires can visually look deflated. Why do car tires deflate when it’s cold? Well air molecules slow down when temperature drops and take up less space in the tire. When the air contracts there is less …
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All you need to make your car tires look new again is warm water, dishwashing soap, a bristled brush and some tire protectant. Mix some dishwashing liquid in a bucket of warm water and use a bristle brush to scrub the tire clean and rinse off the soap. Don’t use a steel brush or one …
Your tire will not lose air and deflate without a valve cap, but If you do lose a valve cap it is better to replace it than to leave it. If your valve is leaking, then the valve cap will stop air from going out. Another important role of the cap is keeping dust and …
So, do new tires need wearing in? The answer is yes, when you are driving your new car or you have just fitted new tires, gentle driving is the key here. Everything should be done slower, like acceleration, braking and cornering. For the first 50 miles (80 km) don’t exceed 30 mph (50 km h) …
When car tires are worn or too old they are at the end of their life and are called end of life tires (ELT’s) and need to be disposed of. Tires are difficult to get rid of in a safe way, because of the type of materials and chemicals that go into them when manufactured. …
The tire industry is huge and there are many types of car tires on the market these days. So many industries depend on tires so that business will continue and at an optimal level. You need the right tires for the job at hand, from normal stock tires for driving to work and back everyday …
