{"id":15067,"date":"2016-06-20T14:44:04","date_gmt":"2016-06-20T13:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=15067"},"modified":"2016-06-20T14:44:59","modified_gmt":"2016-06-20T13:44:59","slug":"simple-guide-to-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/simple-guide-to-tyres\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Guide to Tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nTyres<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>are the only point of contact between your car and the road so it is important you look after them<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyres are a key component of the safety of any vehicle and the condition of tyres is a vital factor in preventing road accidents. It is worth remembering that the only part of a vehicle touching the road are the tyres and acceleration, braking, steering and cornering all depend on them.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

So what exactly do tyres do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tyres have four basic functions to perform:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Transferring traction and braking forces to the road surface:<\/li>\n
  2. Changing and maintaining direction of travel:<\/li>\n
  3. Supporting the load of the vehicle and its contents<\/li>\n
  4. Absorbing road shocks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To make sure your tyres are safe, carry out these simple checks:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Pressure<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Check the pressure of the tyre, if you don\u2019t know the correct pressure consult the owner\u2019s manual don\u2019t rely on the service station\u2019s gauges, get your own and check with that.\u00a0 You should aim to check your tyres every two weeks but a minimum would be monthly. Only check the pressure when the tyre is cool. And don\u2019t forget to check your spare!<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Tread<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>The legal limit for tyre tread is 1.6mm however this is the bare minimum and it is strongly recommended that tyres are changed when the tread is reduced to 2-3mm. While examining the tread, also look for signs of uneven wear or damage such as cuts, cracks, splits, punctures and bulges.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Rotation<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Sometimes irregular tyre wear can be corrected by rotating your tyres. Refer to
    \nyour vehicle owner\u2019s manual, or consult the tyre manufacturer dealer for the
    \nappropriate rotation pattern for your vehicle.<\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Size<\/strong>
    \n<\/strong>Never fit tyres that are the wrong size. Example a \u00a0215\/45\/17<\/strong>\u00a0tyre size<\/p>\n

    So this tyre is\u00a0215mm wide<\/strong>. Simple, right? Or maybe not\u2026<\/p>\n

    The 45 stands for\u00a045% of the width<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 so the 215\/45 tyre is 215mm wide and has a sidewall of 96.75mm.<\/p>\n

    And if that wasn\u2019t confusing enough \u2013\u00a017<\/strong>\u00a0stands for the wheel diameter\u2026. in\u00a0inches<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

    But don\u2019t worry. All you really need to know is the size of your own tyres \u2013 which is always printed on the side in the above format. You can search for tyres by size of by car make and model here http:\/\/www.eiretyres.com\/<\/a> and http:\/\/www.tyre-guru.ie\/<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    For more information on Tyres and tyre safety\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    How old are my tyres<\/a><\/p>\n

    Tyres and Tribulations \u2013 Punctures and how to avoid them<\/a><\/p>\n

    Budget tyres or premium brands: Does it really matter?<\/a><\/p>\n

    It\u2019s time to get a grip on safety with good tyres<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    20th June, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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