In radial tires, the cord threads are arranged along the shortest path between the tire beads. The belt surrounds the thin and elastic frame of the tire and provides its stability.
In tubeless tires, the tube is replaced by a vulcanized inner liner with high air permeability. The bead of such a tire must be installed on the rim of the disk securely and tightly. The absence of a tube in the tire reduces the weight of the wheel and simplifies its installation on the rim.
The tire markings are located on the sidewall. The width of the tire, its construction and the rim diameter of the wheel constitute the minimum information required for tire marking
The grooves of the tire tread pattern contain 1.6 mm high "tire wear indicators" located at right angles to the direction of travel of the tire. These indicators are in quantity from six to eight (depending on the manufacturer) placed at equal distances around the circumference of the tire. Markers on the sidewall of the tire (such as the letters "TWI" or a triangle pictogram) show the location of the tire wear indicators.
Tires can be used until they reach a profile depth of 1.6 mm, i.e. the profile grooves must have a depth of at least 1.6 mm over the entire surface of the tire.
Optimal tire performance is only achieved when tires of the same design are installed on all wheels of the vehicle.
When mounting a tire, do not install it on a damaged, deformed or corroded rim.
When installing a tire with a directional road pattern (determined by the arrow on the sidewall of the tire) it is necessary to ensure that it rotates in the correct direction. This will ensure optimal tyre performance in terms of road grip and wear.
Maintaining the recommended tire pressure is especially important when driving at high speeds. Therefore, be sure to check your tire pressure at least once a month and before every long trip.
Always check air pressure when tires are cold.
Caution! If the air pressure in hot tires is high, do not deflate the tire under any circumstances.
If the load changes significantly, the tire pressure should be adjusted accordingly.
Under or over-inflated tires reduce their service life and impair the vehicle's performance.
Regularly checking the condition of your tires will allow you to promptly detect excessive wear and eliminate its cause, thereby avoiding more serious consequences.
On a four-wheel drive vehicle, in addition, all tires must be the same model from the same manufacturer. Otherwise, due to the resulting difference in the rotation speed of the wheels of both axles, the center differential will incorrectly redistribute the engine torque to the rear axle, which may negatively affect the vehicle's handling.
During vehicle operation, wheel balance may be disrupted due to various factors, which results in steering wheel vibration.
Wheel imbalance leads to increased wear on the steering components, tires, and suspension of the vehicle, so if imbalance occurs, be sure to rebalance the wheels.