"Knowing about the tyres of your car"
"Continental Tyres Twickenham, Tyres Richmand ( 650+ words)"
[ "Knowingabout the tyres of your carThe sidewall of the tyres can beread-only if you have adequate knowledge about the same. The information on thesidewall is highly beneficial especially when you are going to purchase a newset of car tyres. What kind of information is present on the sidewall and whatdoes each sign mean: Width of the tyre:;The tyres width is     measured in millimetres specifically from one end of the sidewall to the     other. Tyres aspect ratio:;This ratio of the car tyre is from the cross-section to the tyres width which is calculated in percentage. For instance, if the ratio is 65, it means the height of the     tyre is 65 per cent of the tyres width. The diameter of the cars wheel:;The height or diameter of the cars wheel is measured in inches. Load index:;The load index of the tyre has to do with the highest capacity of carrying in kilograms. This is also mentioned on the sidewall towards the right of the tyres diameter. For instance, a     load index of 91 could bear 615 kilograms of weight. The speed and load ratings of the tyre should be checked together while purchasing a new car tyre Speed rating:;This rating signifies the highest tyres speed at the time when it is filled correctly and is being utilised under a significant amount of weight. The letter present at the sidewalls end is the speed rating, post the load index. A tyre having a V speed rating,     for instance, signifies a high speed of 240 miles per hour. While     purchasing a new set of car;Continental tyres Twickenham, the     speed rating needs to be matched with the speed potential of the     carVery high load index and varied speedratingsThere is a possibility that youinstall car tyres with a load index that is high and the speed ratings vary tothe specifications shared by the manufacturer of the vehicle. However, it isstill important to refer to the documentation provided by the manufacturer ofthe car if the tyres are to be installed onto your car. Installing these tyreson your vehicle should be permissible under the local regulations and laws aswell. Compliance with all the requirements of the local regulations and laws isimportant and the tyre specifications should not be exceeded with theinformation provided in the handbook of the ownerCan tyres with more speed rating thanthe manufacturer specifications be fitted?Yes, they could be fitted. However,it is imperative to check the owners manual first to verify if these car tyrescould be installed on the car.Can tyres with more load index thanthe manufacturer's recommendations be fitted?Yes, fitting these tyres is possible.However, the documentation of the car provided by the manufacturer shouldalways be checked if you are planning to install these tyres on the car.Can tyres with more load index andspeed rating than the manufacturer's recommendations be fitted?Yes, this is a possibility. However,the documentation of the car shared by the cars manufacturer should bereferred to if you are planning to install these tyres on the car.Can tyres with less speed rating thanthe manufacturer specifications be fitted?This is highly inadvisable. It couldaffect the vehicles handling, and pose a risk to your safety. Car tyres withspeed ratings that differ should never be fitted on the vehicle. Thedocumentation or handbook should be checked in this case as a practice as well.Can tyres with less load index thanthe manufacturer specifications be fitted?This is also not advisable at all. Itis suggested that all the car tyres being installed should possess a similarload index. The documentation or handbook should be checked in this case as apractice as well.TipThe owners handbook should bechecked to find out the limit of the load. Putting extra load on the vehicleputs the tyres as well as the other components under stress. It could lead todecreased handling, higher consumption of fuel, and even failure of the;tyresRichmond. It could also cause extensive cracking, separation of thecomponents, or even a blowout" ]