Manufacturers, traffic police, services, and most drivers agree that prepare the car for winter should start in October. As soon as the daily average temperature falls to 5 degrees, it is safe (even necessary) to roll out winter tires. Well, or go to buy them.
The problem of choosing rubber rose and stood up before almost every driver. After consulting with experts, Finamauto offers you a few tips on how to best protect yourself and your four-wheeled friend in winter. Experienced drivers, of course, can know this, but for beginners the information set forth below will be helpful.
Studded or non-studded tires?
This is a choice - a headache for many car owners and the debate about the pros and cons of different types of tires will last as long as our government does not prohibit the use of studded tire in the cities. The easiest way to understand what rubber to choose - to compare the operational features of studded and non-studded tire:
- icy - studded tires
- Asphalt - non-studded tires
- drifts and snow piles - studded tires
- Wet snow + dirt - studless
- Noise - studless
So, the choice of rubber directly proportional to the roads on which to ride.
On that special attention when buying tires?
First, let us define the manufacturer. All tires are divided into three categories. The first category - the best quality, but also the most expensive.
It includes bus companies Nokian, Michelin, Good Year, Continental, Pirelli, Dunlop, Bridgestone and Gislaved. The second category includes: BFGoodridch, Yokohama, Kumho, Hankkook, Fulda, Toyo and others. Finally, the cheapest tires: "Kama", "Taganka and others.
Now it is important to choose the correct size.
The sidewall of tire marks indicated, for example, 225/55 R16 82V. What does this mean?
- 225 - The width of the tire in inflated condition
- 55 - The height of the tire. Stated as a percentage of the width of the tire. In our case, 123.5 mm.
- R - Designation of the structure. R - radial location of the layers of cords. Is still diagonal, but in our time is extremely rare.
- 16 - seat diameter in inches.
- 82 - Conditional load index
- V - Speed ??index
Optimal tire size specified in the service book the car. If not, then you can ask any dealer. It is important to observe the dimension, which advises the manufacturer. Failure to observe this parameter is not only dangerous, but can void the warranty.
Come across tires, which are markers of different colors (green, red, yellow). Many people think that because the rubber mean marriage, but it is not. Color label serves to indicate the place where the nipple should be.
Operation tires
In winter, however as the summer of tire rules are fairly simple. First, the sharp acceleration and braking lead to rapid erasure of the tread. Secondly, do not adjust oneself to the curb. Thirdly, should closely monitor tire pressure. Contact patch directly affects the handling.
According to the "List of faults and the conditions under which prohibit the operation of vehicles, the height of the tread shall be not less than 1,6 mm. Besides, should not be placed on one axis different tires (in drawing, design, etc.).
All the intricacies and details of the choice of tires, of course, one article does not describe. And this article did not last. The main thing is to choose the correct rubber that fits your car with this knowledge you can. Pleasant winter.
