5 things to keep in mind when buying car tires
(Baonghean.vn) - Tires are the only part that comes into contact with the road surface. If something happens to the tire, you may lose control and have unpredictable consequences. Therefore, buying and replacing tires is very important. To ensure safety and avoid unwanted accidents, everyone should pay attention to the following points when buying or replacing car tires.
1. Tire size
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It goes without saying that the size of your car's tires must match the design of your car's wheels, so you need to know the size of your original tires, and the size of the rims currently mounted on your car.
Manufacturers design suspension systems and components to operate with the original tire and wheel sizes in mind. Therefore, any change in tire size will have some effect on the vehicle's handling.
You should carefully read the manufacturer's recommendations before changing the wheel size, or best of all, you should choose a tire that is the same size as the original tire.
2. Speed ratio
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Car tires are specified with the vehicle speed as manufacturing specifications that indicate which type of tire will be suitable for your car.
There are tyres that can be used in all season conditions, so there is no need to change to another tyre to suit those conditions. There will be a number on the sidewall of the tyre ranging from H to V and will provide better handling and stability on the road.
The tyre's performance also has an additional side to it, which is to be used in ice and snow conditions, to provide the best performance during both wet and dry seasons. The tyres will have a V, W, Y or Z specification.There are tires that are capable of maintaining speeds of 239-299 km/h, although high performance will also work well at lower speeds, remember that tires that work at these high speeds will have a shorter life than expected.
3. Choose tires
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Depending on the needs of use and rolling conditions, car users have different choices of tires. Sedans or MPV family cars aim for smooth operation, so the wheels often use tires with high elasticity, and the rims have moderate diameters.
SUVs or crossovers that emphasize off-road capabilities should use durable, hard, and grippy tires. Wheels and tire widths are often larger than other vehicle lines.
Sports cars with low center of gravity, operating at high speed often use tires with small wheel width, large rim size to increase grip and reduce vibration.
The specifications on the tire also indicate the type of tire suitable for which speed range. Car users need to consider the daily needs of using the car to choose the right tire type.
4. Tire life
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Knowing the tire's lifespan is very important, because it is one of the bases for you to change the tire next time, avoiding the danger of driving a tire that is not of guaranteed quality.
Although tire manufacturers have calculated an estimate of the best mileage for tires, tire life can vary depending on the road conditions and vehicle operating conditions.
All-weather tires typically have a tread life of between 64,000 and 160,000 km; high-performance all-season tires will last only 64,000 to 112,000 km; the highest-performance tires typically last no more than 40,000 km.
Depending on the main road operating conditions, you decide to buy the right type of tire for your car.
Change tires in pairs
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Tires will gradually deteriorate over a long period of operation, usually within 10,000 km. It is best to replace all the tires of the vehicle at once. However, to save the necessary cost, it is better to replace them in pairs and put the new pair of tires in the back regardless of the type of vehicle.
Putting new tires in the rear will help the car grip the road better and handle sudden braking situations more safely. If you replace the worn tire with the same tire, it will lead to an imbalance with the opposite tire, which will make the car operate poorly and will be dangerous when driving.
