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All About Tyres
In this section we have provided a number of web pages carrying
technical information targeted at the consumer. If you can't
find the answer to your query, e-mail
us and we'll try our best to help.
Before reading this section, please check out our legal
notices page.
Tyre Markings
How to decipher the tyre size and technical markings on the
sidewall of your tyre.
An explanation of your tyre's load index and the implications
of overloading. A useful load index chart is also included
An explanation of your tyres' speed rating and a chart showing
the maximum speeds associated with each speed rating.
What do we mean when we talk about a tyre's aspect ratio?
Find out here.
Tyre Safety and the Law
Useful information on how to look after your tyres in order
to maximise their life. The importance of good tyre maintenance
and how neglecting to look after your tyres can cost you money.
Tread depth law in the UK and the impact of tyre tread depth
on driving safety.
Information on tyre rotation and tyre industry guidance on
which axle to fit new tyres.
Tyre Performance
An article how a tyre works - i.e. how it grips, gives traction
and helps a vehicle to brake and what causes a tyre to work
more or less efficiently.
How a tread pattern works and how tread pattern and profile
can impact on tyre performance.
The impact of low profile tyres on tyre perfromance
The technology behind run-flat tyres
the main perormance characteristics of summer tyres, all-season
tyres and winter tyres.
Information on some of the issues to be considered when upstepping
by fitting larger wheels in combination with low profile tyres.
Information on the tyre ageing process and the industry consensus
opinion on how old tyres must be before they become too old
for sale or fitment.
Winter Driving
The UK tyre industry has been promoting the fitment of cold
weather tyres in winter. Here are some of the arguments showing
why it's folly to think you can't benefit from winter/cold
weather tyres just because we don't get too much snow in this
county
The technical issues around winter/cold weather tyres. Why
they can improve braking and overall performance in winter
and the impact of wintry weather on tyre performance.
When and where to use snow chains and some advice on what
issues to take into account when buying a set of chains.
4x4 Tyres
Information on recommended tyre pressures for 4x4 vehicles
on a variety of off-road surfaces.
General Tyre Information
An explanation of the tyre manufacturing process from mixing
to curing.
Wheels
Things to check for before fitting aftermarket alloy wheels.
An explanation of some of the technical jargon association
with alloy wheels.
The importance of torqueing wheel nuts correctly and the
dangers of overtightening.
Information on torqueing nuts for the trade.
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