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 Technical Advice
• Inflation pressures should be checked
when the tyres are cold, at intervals no
greater than two weeks.

• Check the tyres frequently for wear and
any signs of damage such as cuts,
chafing, bulges etc. If in doubt, consult
an expert regarding serviceability.

• Tyre fitting and removal must be
entrusted to a specialist.

• When fitting wheels to the car, always
use the recommended torque settings.

• During long periods of inactivity, either
remove the wheels or jack the weight
off the tyres. Alternatively, set the
pressures to 3.0 bar (43 psi) and
frequently move the vehicle or rotate
the wheels slightly to minimise
localised parking deformation.
Don't forget to reset to the correct
operating pressures before using the
vehicle again.

• REMEMBER - Infrequently used or
even unused tyres can suffer premature
ageing, particularly if not stored correctly.
Therefore, it is recommended that, after
long periods of inactivity, a tyre dealer be contacted with a view to
checking the vehicle and coordinating
an inspection of the tyres by a specialist.
For general advice on tyre maintenance
consult the Car Handbook

 

 Motorists get their tyres “back to front”!


Most drivers think that new tyres should be fitted to the front wheels...
A car tyre is often a distress purchase, but even when replacing one in the course of normal vehicle maintenance, it has long been believed that the new tyres should be fitted on the front wheels. Research by TyreSafe, Britain’s foremost tyre safety organisation, has indicated that over 50% of motorists believe this to be the case and 30% of motorists did not know.


However, recent demonstrations have indicated that it is more beneficial to fit the new rubber to the rear wheels, regardless of whether the vehicle is front or rear wheel drive. Industry research suggests that if the new tyres are fitted to the rear wheels, water on the road surface is better dispersed, which improves straight line braking ability. Conversely, if the rear track is fitted with part worn tyres, the car often has a dangerous tendency to oversteer.


As the majority of the cars on the road are front wheel drive, it seems to make sense to have the new tyres up front. The demonstrations also showed that there is often a greater loss of control when a rear tyre suffers a puncture, so in fact it makes greater sense to fit the fresh, less vulnerable rubber to the rear wheels.


Rear tyres are subject to relatively low wear rates as well, meaning that the new tyres will have a longer lifespan on the back rims. Fitting new tyres to the rear and moving part worn rubber to the front each time also means that the rear tyres will be less prone to age-related deterioration from prolonged exposure.

 

 

 

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   When comparing tyre prices , please be aware that ALL OUR PRICES ARE FULLY FITTED WITH NO HIDDEN EXTRAS. Most other tyre retailers add balancing, valve replacement and old tyre casing disposal at a cost of up to £10 per tyre.