{"id":9013,"date":"2014-07-28T14:25:27","date_gmt":"2014-07-28T13:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/?p=9013"},"modified":"2014-07-30T10:16:34","modified_gmt":"2014-07-30T09:16:34","slug":"how-to-optimise-your-tyres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tyretrade.ie\/index.php\/how-to-optimise-your-tyres\/9013","title":{"rendered":"How to optimise your tyres"},"content":{"rendered":"

Worn tyres with less than four millimetres tread depth increase the risk of aquaplaning. Correct tyre pressure prolongs durability, reduces fuel consumption and provides more driving comfort, according to Nokian.<\/p>\n

\"Nokian<\/a>
\nWorn tyres are no longer safe for driving on wet surfaces, less than four millimetres tread depth increases the risk of aquaplaning. Correct tyre pressure reduces wear, increases safety,\u00a0saves fuel and improves driving comfort.<\/p>\n

Tyres last longer if the motorist drives calmly and avoids unnecessary braking. T<\/p>\n

Optimum Safety
\n<\/strong>To ensure optimum safety, motorists are\u00a0advised to check their tyres regularly for signs of wear, correct pressure and tread depth. A tyre with less than four millimetres groove depth is no longer safe in wet weather, as its wet grip and aquaplaning protection are drastically reduced.<\/p>\n

The surface of the tyre can also wear unevenly. Even with six millimetres tread on the outer shoulder, the grooves on the inside\u00a0can be virtually worn away.<\/p>\n

High wear is often attributable to\u00a0excessively low tyre pressure, incorrect steering angle adjustmentor worn shock absorbers.<\/p>\n

\"Correct<\/a>
Correct tyre pressure reduces wear, increases safety, saves fueland offers greater comfort.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Correct tyre pressure
\n<\/strong>Driving with the correct tyre pressure for the car and adjusting\u00a0the tyre pressure to the load improves safety, durability and fuel\u00a0consumption, not to mention the driving comfort.<\/p>\n

Calm driving
\n<\/strong>Driving style impacts significantly on the tyre wear. Tyres last longer if the motorist drives calmly and avoids unnecessary\u00a0braking. Correct tyre pressure greatly reduces tyre wear.<\/p>\n

If a motorist is looking to save fuel, it is advisable to choose\u00a0tyres with as little rolling resistance as possible.<\/p>\n

The key information about the right tyres for your car<\/p>\n

What does the tyre designation 205\/55 R 16 94 V XL? This combination of numbers and\u00a0letters informs you of the right tyre type for the car.<\/p>\n

The letter V indicates the speed index, i.e. the maximum speed 240\u00a0km\/h the tyre is allowed to be driven at. When choosing the speed\u00a0index, motorists are advised to follow the car manufacturer\u2019s\u00a0recommendations.<\/p>\n

A lower speed index such as H with a maximum speed\u00a0of 210 km\/h can impair the handling, i.e. the steering, a higher\u00a0speed index such as W with a maximum speed of 270 km\/h reduces the\u00a0driving comfort.<\/p>\n

The number 205 denotes the width of the car tyre in millimetres.The number 55 is the height of the tyre as a percentage of its\u00a0sectional width. If, according to the car\u2019s registration document, 225\/45 is also permissible, it is also possible to fit this 20\u00a0millimetres wider tyre with a significantly smaller profile.<\/p>\n

This wide tyre offers a better steering feel than a narrower tyre with a higher profile and responds more directly to steering movements.<\/p>\n

Tyres should not be more than six years old. Older tyres grip\u00a0significantly less well on wet roads and the rubber also starts to\u00a0crack. The last four digits of the DOT number on the\u00a0sidewall indicate the production date. The number 1314 means that\u00a0the tyre was produced in week 13 of the year 2014<\/p>\n

Nokian Tyres are distributed in Ireland by Agrigear.<\/p>\n

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