"Tyre Load Index and Its Role"
"Tyres Hucknall, Tyres Arnold"
[ "Tyre Load Index and Its RoleWhat is the load indexTyres are the most important component of the vehicle. Not only do they ensure the safety of the person on the road but also carry the entire load of the vehicle. The load index is the maximum weight that can be carried by each tyre of the vehicle. The tyre load index is specified by the tyre manufacturers and is usually denoted by a two or three-digit number on the sidewall. It can be easily found between the speed rating and diameter reading.The digits on the sidewall of your tyreEach tyre sidewall has engravings concerning 5 parameters of the tyres. Of these, the fourth parameter specifies the load index value. With the help of a load index look-up chart, the maximum load in kilograms can be calculated. For example, the sidewalls of the tyres Arnold engraved with a load index value of 95 can carry a load of 690 kilograms. It is necessary to distribute weight equally on all four tyres of the vehicle to have properly balanced tyres. Thus, all four tyres should be purchased with the same load capacityWhile purchasing a new set of tyres for the vehicle, a person always wishes them to be economic, comfortable and safe. While tyre replacement or resizing, the new tyre must have a similar load index as specified by the manufacturer. A high indexed tyre can be used but a lower indexed tyre is risky to use. Farnsfield Auto Centre offers a wide variety of tyres Hucknall can take advantage of. They have tyres with a mentioned load index and help their customers to understand these detailsRisks of using lower index value tyres.If a person makes use of the tyres that have a load index lower than what was specified by the manufacturer then it can prove to be very hazardous. Some of the risks are:Legally it is not recommended due to safety concernsTyres that have the wrong load index tend to wear down faster leading to enhancement in the cost of maintenanceIf a tyre is carrying too much load, there might be a chance of a blowout which may lead to an accident.A person would experience reduced comfort and a loss in driving stabilityCan cause poor handling of the vehicleIncreases fuel consumption levelsIt can cause tyre failure, tyre cracking or component separation due to stress on the tyres caused by excessive loadThus, Fransfiled Auto Centre recommends making use of the specified load index-based tyre for your vehicle thereby ensuring safe driving" ]