"TO MIX OR NOT TO MIX YOUR TYRES?"
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[ "Have you ever wondered about changing the tyres after a certain period? Yes, of course, you have. But has the thought of mixing the tyres ever occurred to you? Maybe or may not. It is said that many vehicle manufacturers do not recommend mixing of tyre brands as they think that differences in the making and tread patterns may pose a danger to your life.Still, there are some cases where mixing of tyres is done. While doing this, one has to carefully assess all the factors and decide accordingly. We will be discussing this from two angles, why one should mix or should not mix the tyresWHY IS IT USUALLY NOT RECOMMENDED MIXING THE TYRES?;There are certain requirements that the tyres must mandatorily comply with to be considered efficient. These factors are load index, speed rating, size and tread patterns. This is a legal requirement in many countries. Continental Tyres Shardlow is best known for its efficiency and meeting all the requirements.If the tyres at the front and rear are different, it disturbs the overall stability of the vehicle. The grip of the tyres also gets disrupted because the front tyres give a different grip and the rear ones give different grip. These uneven levels of grip give unequal traction to the overall vehicle.The safety of the vehicle depends majorly on the alignment of the tyres. If the tyres become misaligned, then the vehicle will lose all the balance. Mixing of different radial tyres could cause misalignment of the tyres.Also, mixing different ply tyres is not supported. Mixing cross-ply tyres and radial-ply tyres may lead to blowouts and accidents.WHAT CAN BE DONE FOR LONG LIFE OF TYRES?The best tip given is to rotate the tyres for long service and wear resistance. The rotation of your tyre refers to changing the positions of your tyres.Rotating the wheels at every 3,000 to 6,000 miles is recommended. Also, before one decides to rotate the tyres, the frequency and the rotation pattern is given by the vehicle manufacturer. The rotation frequency depends on the types of tyres, whether they are symmetrical, asymmetrical or radial.The rotations of the tyres help you check the damage, air pressure, tread depth and help you notice if any vibration is present or felt. By following this rotation, it is made sure that the wear is spread across all the four tyres in an even way. This is because tyres at different positions need to give different energy, for example, the tyres in the front need a greater amount of friction for braking, turning and accelerating.The tread depth is also taken care of this way as the tread wear keeps it uniform and it results in better consistency and handling across all the four tyres. Full-sized spare tyres could also be incorporated which are the same as the design and construction of the tyres. However, it is important to check the inflation pressure of the spare ones.WHAT TYPE OF TYRE MIXTURES IS ALLOWED?It is okay to mix the tyres as long as tyres of the same brands are fitted across the same axle with similar tread patterns. It simply means fitting identical tyres across the rear axle and the front axle likewise.The approved tyre mixtures are that of factories, where tyres of different sizes are fitted between the rear axles and the front axles.Tyres Shardlow is best known for its high-quality materials and safety" ]