How to Change and Maintain Tires?

Tire is a kind of circular elastic rubber product which is assembled on all kinds of vehicles or machines. Usually installed on the metal rim, it can support the body, buffer the external impact, achieve the contact with the road and ensure the driving performance of the vehicle. Tires are often used in complex and harsh conditions. They bear various deformation, load, force and high and low temperature effects when driving, so they must have high bearing capacity, traction performance and cushioning performance. At the same time, it is also required to have high wear resistance and flexing flexibility, as well as low rolling resistance and heat generation.

How to choose the right tire for the car? Let's get to know more about it.

1. First, Select the Original Tires.

The original tire is the best match for the speed and the maximum load of the car, so it should be given priority in theory when changing the tire.

2. Second, Pay Attention to the Tire Pattern.

In addition to the beautiful effect, the tread pattern on the automobile tire also has a great influence on the performance of the tire. For cars that often drive in a small area of the city, tires with good drainage performance should be chosen, such as regular small-scale patterns. For cars that need to cross-country and long-distance driving, large-scale patterns can be chosen.

3. Finally, Consider Replacing a Tire with a Lower Flat Ratio.

For many models, one of the most effective ways to improve the appearance and handling performance of the vehicle is to replace the tires with low flat ratio. Each type of tire has its own specific functions. Therefore, when choosing a tire, you should ask what type of tire is suitable for your driving habits, so that the car is safer and the money spent on the tire is more worthwhile.

4. Consult Professionals.

Professionals will help you get the right tires.

5. Never Mix Different Types of Tires.

For example, put the tires that are more suitable for off-road vehicles together with the tires of ordinary cars, or mix the directional sports car tires with the general tires.

6. Try to Avoid Retreading.

Some small shops on the street often sell some retreaded tires as inferior ones, so consumers must pay attention to it when purchasing. The way to identify retreaded tires is very simple. The most common way is to observe the color and luster of tires. The color and luster of retreaded tires are relatively dim, so never buy such tires blindly.

Professional masters identify tires by the signs on them. There are some protruding marks on the automobile tires, indicating the type and performance of the tires, which are the breakthrough points in identifying the retreaded tires. The signs of retreaded tires are pasted again after retreading, while the signs of brand-new tires are integrated with tires. The identification method is to scratch the signs with fingernails. Generally, the signs of retreaded tires are not pasted tightly, and the ones that can be grasped are undoubtedly retreaded tires.

7. Use Tires with Large Width, Large Inner Diameter and Low Flat Ratio.

The tires with high flat ratio are relatively comfortable due to their long wall and strong buffering ability, but they have a poor sense of the road surface and weak lateral resistance when cornering. On the contrary, the tire with low flat ratio and large inner diameter has a wide tread because of its short sidewall. As a result, the ground area is large. The pressure that the tire can bear is also large. The response to the road is very sensitive, and the lateral resistance ability is strong when turning. It greatly enhances the control of the vehicle.

After the vehicle is equipped with tires with large width, large inner diameter and low flat ratio, in addition to the strong maneuverability, the visual effect is also very powerful. In addition, the low flat tire will appear more ‘delicate’, so more attention and care should be paid in the use process.

Generally speaking, when the vehicle leaves the factory, the tires are the best specifications selected by the manufacturer after repeated tests. If the car owner wants to change the tire size, it must be carried out under the guidance of professional personnel. It can not be done at will, because it involves many problems. A little negligence may cause harm to the driving safety.

As an important part of a car, we should select and maintain tires carefully, we recommend every car owner purchase a TPMS to monitor the pressure.