"How to read your car tyres for selecting a suitable set for your"
"Michelin Tyres Manchester, Tyres Droylsden (650 Words)"
[ "How to read your car tyres for selecting a suitable set for your vehicle?Time and time again, car drivers ask themselves:"What exactly does the tyre sidewall tell me?" While the tyredesignation appears to be overwhelming at first glance, it provides all helpfulinformation that is of interest to you. It includes the name of the Michelin Tyres Manchester model and asequence of numbers and letters detailing load index, speed rating, tyre size,and much more. As a rule-of-thumb: The more labels there are on your tyre'ssidewall, the better for youTyre size;The tyre size or technically speaking: "TrimIndication Code (TIC)" is noted on the tyre label as a sequence of numbersand letters. The number sequence describes the width and height of your tyre inmillimetres - measured from sidewall to sidewallA 225/45 R 17 94 W;hasa total width of 225 mm, and its line height (from rim to tread) is 45% ofthat: 94 mmThe letter(s);denotes the section width - thedistance from sidewall edge to sidewall edge - rather than being an accuraterim or wheel size indicator. In this case, 'R' stands for 17"; note,however, that two different sizes can have identical lettersTyre construction "or" tread type -;Asyou will have noticed, the tyre sidewall displays two distinct rows of letterand number sequences. The top row details technical data about the tyreconstruction - they are, in fact, part of your tyres' load index. They indicatewhether the tyre is constructed to withstand a high or low load capacity or carryheavy or light loadsTreadwear indicator -;The bottom rowprovides information on the tread type - also known as the "tread wearindicator". This code tells you when you should change your tyres due totread wear-out - not when they are technically worn out (e.g. no more threadleft). It would help if you replaced your tyres when their 'T' value reaches1.6 mm - which is the legal minimum in most EU countriesThe;letter "A" denotes that thetyre has a high load index. This means you should only fit tyres with anidentical or higher load index than your original tyres' to avoid overloadingyour vehicle. Tyres with equal lower or no value should not be fitted on yourcar under any circumstances.The label keyThe following abbreviations are found on the tyre labeland specify important technical data about your tyreThe load index (lid) -;indicates the maximumload capacity of the tyre when carrying its full load at its specifiedinflation pressure;The following abbreviations are found on thesidewall along with the load index. The list is not exhaustive, but it doesprovide you with all mandatory abbreviations found on tyre sidewalls in Europe:;E C R -;stands for "EnergyControl Rated". It means that the tyre has been approved for secure handlingunder demanding conditions during emergency braking, when cornering or whenaccelerating or driving up hillsT;- indicates that your tyres aresuitable to be fitted with snow chainsP;stands for "P-metric"designation, which specifies how your tyres' should be used. P-Metric sizes areoriginal equipment on most cars and light trucks today. They are considered tobe size designations within specific weight ranges. All P-Metric sized tyreshave a maximum section width of 127 mm, an ultimate section diameter of 507 mmand the same load indexLT;denotes that your tyres aredesigned for Light Truck useC;standsfor "Commercial" designation, which specifies how your tyres'should be used. Commercial tyres can be used on any vehicle, but they must notbe driven faster than 80 km/h (50 mph).V stands for "Temporary Spare" - also known asa Space Saver tyre; it is strictly only meant to get you from A to B on anemergency or temporary basis. You should replace them as soon as possible aftertheir use!;Speed rating -;denotes the maximum speed atwhich a tyre is conditioned to be driven when used under its specifiedoperating conditionsH denotes;that your tyres' speed rating is110 mph (177 km/h); V represents the maximum speed limit at which your tyre cancarry its load index safely, such as 60 mph or 120 mph. At this speed, thetread depth will be similar to new ones, and there will still be enough rubberon the Tyres Droylsden;surface to keep it together." ]