"How to keep your tyres cool during summer ?"
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[ "        How to keep your tyres cool during summer?The summertime is when people are out on the road to enjoy their holidays with family and friends. But, it takes only a few simple mistakes (wrong tyre tread wear, overloading, underinflated tyres, or low-quality tyres) for drivers to face sticky situations. These common mistakes can even cause accidents. Therefore, drivers should know how to keep their cool during summertime instead of facing heat to stay safe on the roadsAccording to Michelin UK Summer Tyres Birmingham P Ltd., there are some tips that one can follow to ensure safety despite various weather conditions during hot summer days:;Avoid sudden hard braking as this will increase the surface temperature of your tyres beyond their recommended operating range which might lead them to blow upEnsure that the tyres are inflated with the right amount of pressure. "Drivers should be aware that under-inflation reduces tyre life and increases vehicle fuel consumption, while overinflation reduces vehicle handling capabilities which can cause accidents," says Vishnu Mathura, Director General, SIAMDrivers should avoid driving at high speeds as it will increase their tires' surface temperature, which might lead to tyre burstingThey should also ensure that there is no damage on both front wheels because if these two wheels are damaged, this could affect the steering control of the car, resulting in significant problems, especially during the summer seasonYou can also use the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) available in your car, which will alert you when a tires pressure is low or too highAnd, if the TPMS does not work correctly, drivers should regularly check whether their tyres are underinflated or overinflated. "Running pressures above or below the vehicle manufacturer's specification may cause severe injury or death," added Vishnu MathuraMichelin UK also said that the summer season has become more intense these days with no rain. There are even higher surface temperatures compared to previous years because of environmental factors like urbanization etc. UK roads are now becoming hotter than ever before due to an abnormal increase in traffic volume and the lower number of rainy daysHow to get the optimal performance out of your tyre?Michelin UK tyres said that the wear on tyres is directly related to the surface temperature and tyre pressure. Driving with underinflated tyres or overinflated ones will increase the surface temperature and decrease fuel efficiency because of increased rolling resistanceTherefore, drivers should always ensure that their tyres are always inflated at the correct pressure so that they can save fuel, improve safety and enjoy better handling capabilities throughout summerDrivers can also use the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) available in their car, which will alert them when a tyre's pressure is low or too high. And, if the TPMS does not work correctly, they should check whether their tyres are under-inflated or over-inflated regularlyDrivers should avoid driving at high speeds as it will increase their tires' surface temperature, leading to tyre burstsIf you drive over the speed limit, your tyres will work harder than they are supposed to; this reduces their lifespan. If you can stick to the limit, your tyres could last for longer (though how long exactly is anyone's guess given that even new tyres aren't exceptionally reliable). If you see bubbles in your cupping patterns and these indicate apparent faults with your tyre - it may not be safe to keep driving until you get them changedWhat does Tyre Pressure Monitoring System do?A tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is a safety device fitted in vehicles to warn drivers when one or more of the vehicle's tyres becomes significantly under- or over-inflatedTPMS are not mandatory equipment in other European Union member states, but it is advisable to have one fitted if your car was not originally equipped with one. This is because you will still be driving on tyres under-inflated by 20% compared to their normal running pressure, which means that they will wear out 20% faster than usual. This equates to about 40 miles per Tyres BirminghamDriving underinflated tyres increases fuel consumption and tyre wear; it may also lead to tyre failure, potentially causing accidents. At least one person dies every week in Great Britain because of this. Many more people are injured or seriously affected by such failures, often due to no fault of their ownUnder-inflation can cause uneven tyre wear that may damage wheel rims; this problem has increased since cars have become lower and broader (so even a slight loss of pressure makes the rim hit obstacles like curbs)" ]