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J U L Y 2 0 0 9 TYRE TORQUE Few of us give enough attention to those small pieces of rubber that links our vehicle to the road. Despite rapid advances in tyre technology, they remain an areas of vehicle maintenance that is often ignored. How much do you know about your tyres? Width: Tyre measured in millimeters from the two widest points. Profile: The aspect ratio of the tyre, which is the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width. Wheel size: Diameter of the wheel rim the tyre is designed to fit, measured in inches. Photos couresy Bob Jane T Marts - www.bobjane.com.au Page 36
S U M M E R 2 0 0 9 Tyre Torque (continued) How do I tell age of a tyre? All tyres are produced with a serial Tyre Identification Number that shows the date of manufacture of a tyre. Old tyres are hard and offer less grip. The last three digits (for tyres made pre 2000) or four digits (for post 2000 tyres) of the serial TIN indicate the week and year that the tyre was made. For example, picture above shows a tyre made in the 37th week of 1995. Above, tyre made in 12th week of 2004. Many tyre companies warrant their tyres against manufacturing and material defects for five years from the date of manufacture. Authorities are now advising against the use of tyres that are more than six years old due to the effects of ageing. Bob Jane’s website gives the following tips about tyre maintenance: 1. All tyres slowly deflate over a period of time, therefore tyre pressures should be checked every 2 weeks. 2. Tyre pressures should be checked when they are cold. Your vehicle's recommended tyre pressures are located on a placard usually on the inside edge of the driver’s door. 3. Although the minimum amount of tread required for a car to be roadworthy is 1.6 mm, it's wise to replace tyres at 2 mm, as wet-weather grip is diminished when there is only a small amount of tread. 4. To check tread depth, put a match head into the tread grooves, and if any part of the head shows above the grooves it’s time to replace the tyre. 5. Regularly check tyres for wear such as tears or bruises on sidewalls as well as embedded objects like nails or stones as they may lead to a puncture. 6. To keep water and dirt out of tyre valves replace missing tyre valve caps. 7. Don't forget the spare! 8. Regular wheel balances ensure your tyres run smoothly on the road which helps to improve your vehicle's control, especially in wet. 9. Wheel alignments and rotations maximise the life of your tyres by ensuring your tyres wear evenly. 10. Match the same tyre treads on the same axle. Different brands grip differently which can cause handling problems if mismatched. Page 37
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