"Know the specifications of your tyre"
"Maxxis banden Utrecht, Autobanden Utrecht (650+ words)"
[ "Know the specifications of your tyre;Tyres are one of the most indispensable parts ofthe vehicle. The performance of your automobile depends a lot on the kind oftyres youve fitted to the vehicle. The engine alone is not responsible foreffective speed and braking. Tyres also play a major role in this. Goodsteering response and effective cornering are all a result of good tyres.Therefore, its imperative that you choose the right tyres for yourvehicle.Theres no shortage of tyres in the market. Tyresare available in myriads of sizes and youll find tyres according to seasonsand according to the vehicle you use. Tyres also come on the kind of terrainsyou mostly drive on. However, one thing is common in all the tyres and that isthe specifications written on the;Maxxis banden Utrecht. As apotential buyer, its very important that you know the markings on your tyre.You may think why you need to know the markings when you know the brandwell.However, its not always like this. Having a goodknowledge of tyre specifications lets you buy the tyres youre exactly lookingfor. They tell you about the size, the load rating and the built of the tyre.Tyres, after all, bear so much on the roads. Dont you want a sturdy set oftyres for yourself, that combats all kinds of dangers on the roads? Thisspecifically helps if youre planning to upgrade your tyres to a larger size.So, read the tyre specifications;here that you must knowComprehend the tyre specifications;The tyre size;The ideal place to find the tyre size is your owners manual. The manualcontains other specifications too. All the information there helps you inlocating your ideal tyre. Apart from this, the tyre size can also be found onthe placard placed inside the door towards the drivers side. Tyres also have codesembedded in them, so that you understand the technicalities of the tyresize.Decode the codes;The sidewall of your tyre is to be the strongest part of your tyre andit contains all the vital information regarding the tyre. For instance, if thecode says 204/60R 17 95H;Now lets see what it is.Here, 204 is the width of the tyre in millimetres.60 is the aspect ratio, which is expressed in percentage. Its the ratioof the width of the tyre in proportion to its height. The aspect ratio is specificallyimportant as the traction of the vehicle depends on that. If you try deviatingfrom it, the contact patch of the tyre might get affected.Next comes R, which indicates that its a radial tyre. Else;AutobandenUtrecht;tyres can be cross-ply constructed as well.Here 17 indicates the diameter of the rim of the wheel. This isindicated in inches. Its very important, as this is what indicates the size ofthe tyre. The diameter of the tyre should match the rims of the wheel.The last being the load capacity and the speed rating of the tyre. Thisalso indicates the sound condition of the tyre. Here 95 represents the maximumload each tyre can carry and H represents the maximum speed.Other markings on the tyre;Tyres come according to seasons and there are someother crucial markings on the tyre to make sure youre buying the right tyresuited for the seasonM+S;This indicates mud+ snow. That means the tyre can run on both mud andsnow with ease.Snowflake symbol on the tyreWinter tyres carry this snowflake mountain symbol with three peaks. Itmeans that these tyres are specifically meant for winters and should be used inextremely cold temperatures onlyWhatever information is printed on the tyre, isalso in the manual. Do refer to your owners manual and you can know about yourtyres in detail. For best results, try and stick to the specificationsrecommended by the manufacturer and try not to deviate." ]