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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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..…
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Why does my tire wear on outside edge?
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…
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Bulletproof tires a myth or is it real?
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…
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Will my tyres pass the MOT test?
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…