Like the car body, tires can be used for a long time only if they are managed properly. Ensure safety while also extending the lifespan of your tires through the ‘Tire Test Checklist’.
If a tire is used without having sufficient air pressure, much heat is generated from the tire. Thus, it causes separation of the rubber and code besides the code disconnection and tire rupture. Also, the edge of the tires is worn-out easily shortening the life of the tires. Meanwhile if a tire is used having excessive air pressure, the tire is always under a state of tension. For this reason, the tire may be ruptured and cut easily in case of having an external impact. Also, a vehicle tends to skid when pressing the break and the middle part of the tire is worn out fast shortening the life of a tire.
To prevent an abnormal abrasion, the air-pressure and wheel alignment should be checked regularly and the tire position should be replaced after driving 8,000~10,000km for even abrasion of the tires (The tire replacement may be adjusted depending on the worn-out condition).
If a tire below Treadwear Index (TI) is used, a vehicle is easily skidded as the breaking distance becomes longer. Also, it tends to be ruptured when an alien substance is pierced and generate hydroplaning causing difficulty in breaking and handling operation.
If a tire is operated having an alien substance, such as a nail or stone, inside the tread dent, the tire may be punctured or rupture. Presence of tire damage shall be checked in the tire store and any damaged tires must be replaced to a new one in case when the damage threatens the safety of carcass.
For a spare tire, the air pressure, presence of damage, and abrasion state must be checked in regular base for its instant use when needed. Any old tires mustn’t be used.
The poor wheel balance causes difficulty in driving as the handle shakes and discomfort while driving. Also, it generates partial abrasion and severe noise.
The damaged wheel is the cause of an accident as the air-pressure is released. It also causes rupture of a tire by the irregular load distribution. Meanwhile, the heat generated by the friction at the rim and bead part of a tire damages the code.
It is advised to change the position of the replaced and installed tires in regular base depending on the worm-out state. By doing so, the life of tires can be extended as all four tires are evenly worm out. The period of the tire repositioning is approximately every 10,000km of driving as suggested by the automobile companies.
It is advised to change the position of the replaced and installed tires in regular base depending on the worn-out state. By doing so, the life of tires can be extended as all four tires are evenly worn out. The period of the tire repositioning is approximately every 10,000km of driving as suggested by the automobile companies.
1. Check-up list before installing and removing a tire
2. Things to note when installing and removing a tire
1. The drivers are recommended to read the tire related instructions provided by the automobile companies.
2. The air-pressure and load must be observed as recommended in the automobile companies.
3. When selecting a tire, the vehicle to be use and using condition should be considered.
4. The air-pressure, worn-out state, and presence of external damage or stuck nail must be checked from a tire.
5. A tire shouldn’t be used if it has external damage and it should be checked.
6. It is advised to drive slowly when passing on the curb stone or obstacles and hollow area on the road because the inner code of the tires may be disconnected causing the tire rupture.
7. Time of a tire replacement