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"Dunlop Tyres, Cheap Tyres"
[ "IS IT TIME ALREADY TO REPLACE MY CAR TYRES?We know that tyres have to be replaced after being used for a specific period, or distance. However, the main question that remains is- when? The answer to it will be- it depends. A person's driving habit, driving frequency, distance travelled, and many other factors determine the need to change tyres. However, one most important factor is the condition of the tyres.What is a tyre?A tyre is a ring-shaped structure fixed on the rim to provide traction over the surface. Tyres are made up of synthetic and natural rubber compounds with wires, fabrics and other chemical compounds mixed. There are various brands like Dunlop Tyres and Continental AG that have become a trusted household nameThe tyre is a singular body but the structure of the tyre is divided into multiple components:Beads: This part of tyre holds the tyre to the rim and prevents slipping of the tyre from its position. It is made up of highly tensile steels wired plated with bronze, copper or brass.Cord body: Rubber coated fabric cords are called body plies, which constitute the cord body. These body plies are usually made of polyester. Cord body provides the strength to the tyre and transfers the cornering forces to the wheel.Inner liner: It is a rubber compound attached to the inner side of the cord body. In modern tubeless tyres, in which the inner tube isn't present inside, the inner liner acts as a tube.Tread: Part of the tyre that comes in the contact with the surface is the tread. A tread has multiple components in it, like tread blocks, grooves, sipes and ribs. Its function is to provide traction, handling, performance, etc.Sidewall: The entire area of the tyre between the beads and the tread. Its main function is to protect the cord body and give support to the tyre.Why do tyres need to be changed?In simple terms, a tyre needs to be changed when it is the reason behind the poor performance and safety of the vehicle. Now the question arises with it, what changes in a tyre that causes all the problems? There are a few factors which act as an indicator for a tyre changeTread depth: Tread has more functions than any rest of the components of the tyre. Grooves and sipes present in the tread prevent hydroplaning, which provides better grip over the wet surfaces. Wearing of tyres, because of the rolling friction, leads to shallowing of tread due to which tyres lose traction over the wet surfaces. In winter tyres these grooves are deeper and serve the purpose of better grip over loose snowy tracks, by digging deep into the snow. Due to wearing winter tyres lose their grip over snow tracks as well. Tyres with shallow tread depth are prone to damages like punctures and blowouts. The depth of tread below a certain measurement is illegal, because of the safety concerns. In the UK, it is illegal to use tyres below the tread depth of 1.6mm. Some manufacturers suggest changing summer tyres and winter tyres if the tread is below 3mm and 4mm respectively. Decrease in tread depth due to wearing of the tyre is a normal process, it happens with every tyre running on the road.Non-repairable tyre damages: Usually cheap tyres getting damaged isn't anything new. Puncture is a very common example of tyre damage, which many of us have faced. Punctures that aren't deep and big enough are repairable, but deep and huge punctures are beyond repairs. Sidewall punctures cannot be repaired in any condition once damaged. Another problem of bulging of the tyre in the sidewall region, which happens due to the bumps and potholes of the road, cannot be repaired. Irregular tread wear also decreases the life of a tyre. One example of irregular tyre wear can be seen in over-inflated tyres. In overinflated tyres, only the centre part of the tread is in contact with the surface causing rapid wearing of the centre part. Long cuts cannot be repaired, though through repair escaping of air can be stopped, a repair cannot provide the lost strength back due to the damage.Many of the damages can be reversed and compromised with the help of repairs, but not all. It is better to get a professional's advice in a tyre damage situation" ]