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Do
not use tyres with a tread depth of less than 1.6mm. Apart from
being illegal, tyres with low levels of tread will slide easily,
suffer from extended braking distances and will be more susceptible
to rupturing. In wet conditions the vehicle will aquaplane making
braking and handling almost impossible. |
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Make sure air
pressures are correct. Low air pressure generates heat which
can result in the rubber and cord separating, which in turn
leads to cord cutting and puncturing the tyre. Low pressure
also results in excessive wear on the edge of the tyre, shortening
the tyre's life. Excessive pressure, meanwhile, results in unpredictable
handling in addition to which, if the tyre suffers an impact,
it's easily ruptured and cut. If you brake hard, the tyre may
skid, which reduces tyre life as the centre of the tread becomes
worn. Check tyre inflation pressures at least twice a month.
Always check pressures when tyres are cool and maintain the
pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. |
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Remove objects from damaged tyres.
Driving with objects such as stone in the tread groove, or with
a nail stuck in the tread can puncture or rupture the tyre.
You should change or repair the tyre immediately on discovering
any damage to avoid any further damage to the carcass. |
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Treat abnormal tyre wear immediately.
To assure normal wear you should check air pressures and alignment
and rotate the tyres regularly. Advise customers to avoid bad
driving habits such as sudden acceleration, braking and cornering. |
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Check the spare tyre. Check the
spare tyre's air pressure, existence/non existence of damage
and the depth of remaining tread.
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Never mount radial tyres on the
same axle as non-radial tyres or radial tyres on the front axle
when non-radial tyres are mounted on the rear axle. These conditions
are likely to cause vehicle instability resulting in a sudden
loss of control and serious injury (see Mixing Tyres). |
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Ensure wheel nuts are securely tightened. |
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Never overload tyres. The maximum
load and inflation pressure of the tyres are moulded into the
sidewall. Also, remember; the tyre is capable of carrying the
maximum load only if it is inflated to its maximum air pressure. |
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Do not use detergents or chemicals
containing petroleum products for cleaning or polishing tyres. |
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Never fit used tyres unless their
past history is known. Tyres age even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasionally. Cracks in the tread
or in the sidewall rubber, sometimes accompanied by deformation
of the carcass, are a sure sign of aging. |
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Punctured tyres must always be removed
from the wheel to check for secondary damage. |
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If it is necessary and feasible
to repair a tyre, it must be carried out by a tyre specialist
as soon as possible to avoid any structural deterioration. All
tyre repairs must be entrusted to a tyre repair specialist. |
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