We all know that tyres are most important part of cars. Being a crucial part of a vehicle, never could there be any negligence towards tyres. Good quality tyres are a must for all vehicles, be it a bus, van or car.
You might have seen that racing cars like formula one may look as if they have no tread on the tyre, but these are a special type of tyre that are meant only for racing.The size of tyres can vary from being a small tyre on a child’s bicycle or a huge monstrous tyre on a commercial vehicle. They can come withdepending on  all sorts of properties that are made from a soft rubber compound or may be made from a hard rubber,

depending on the type of transport it is being used for.

While the matter comes to the purchase of the correct type of tyre for your car, van or minibus, you can normally move to the local tyre specialist, where these types of garages can be found. Checking out with a mechanic is also a better idea.

On many occasions you could find that you have a choice of tyre that could be used, available at prices depending on the brand. Many suppliers keep a budget range of tyres that are a cheaper alternative to the more expensive brands.

If the tyre is found punctured, it could be repaired by using a special patch that is applied to the inner part of the tyre. Once the glue has dried the puncture is sealed and could be reused.

When filling air into tyres great care must be taken. If too much pressure is filled the tyre will wear in the middle and if less pressure is filled it will wear on the edges, both causing the life of the tyre. If the tyre does not have the right amount of pressure, it will affect the amount of fuel that is used. Never forget to keep the tyres in good condition, as it is a vital part of your car. A small affect will affect the stopping and travelling of the car.

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We can no way think of cars without thinking of tyres. Tyres are an everyday object that we take for granted. Any Formula One Racing fan will be able to give a long lecture on the importance of tyres. It is important for any driver to know some basic facts on car tyres. Here we are giving you certain important facts on tyres.

1. Tyres exist in several different types of car tyres, not just budget or expensive. They are classified as -
a) All Weather
b) Wet Weather
c) All Terrain
d) Mud
e) Performance

A wet weather tyre is known for its ability to handle the harsher conditions of winter
The tyre types differ in the rubber compound used and the tread patterns and affect driving in terms of grip, performance, tyre noise and wear. All Terrain tyres have large tread block patterns that may be very noisy on normal roads but will provide a great grip while driving off road.

2. Over 40 million car tyres that are disposed of by tyre retailers, garages and vehicle dismantlers are disposed in an environmentally friendly fashion. Tyre companies pay for this disposing.

3. Car tyres inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure can show an improvement of the fuel economy by 10%.

4. The legal minimum tread depth for a car tyre is 1.6mm, which is applied to the entire circumference of the tyre.

5. New car tyres need running in.

A new car tyre is lined with a non stick coating, which is needed to be able to remove the tyre from the mould. It creates a wonderful shiny appearance and reduces grip. With its capacity to take up to 500 miles to scrub the coating from the tyre, it becomes important. It is advised to take extra care while driving fast in the wet.

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