How to Take Care of GT Radial Tyres

Tires is one of the most important parts in a vehicle, yes because this part is the only part of the vehicle directly in contact with the road. Knowing the importance of the function of the tire in a vehicle, as users we should more carefully to the part of this one, because it is also directly related to your safety while driving. 

 Tires also proved to have specific ways to care issues, to maintain the condition of your tires to stay fit, here are a few tips from the GT Radial tires to take care of your vehicle.

First tip is choose the type of tires to suit your driving style when buying tires. For this one you can ask for advice directly to the seller who understands the tires of course. And do not forget to make sure the tire size used in accordance with the size and the index of the recommended tires for the vehicle you use.

Second check your tire pressure, at least once a month. Less wind pressure is dangerous because it can cause fatal damage to the tire, even bent wheels are also more vulnerable if hit a hole in a state of the flat tire. While excessive pressure will cause uneven damaged tire on the surface, and it will be very influential at the time of vehicle control and braking.

Third you need to rotate your vehicle's tires. The rotation itself is intended to prevent damage to the uneven surface of the tire and also to extend the service life of tires. There are two tire rotation system, the first system done or diagonal line. For diagonal way, to be considered is the direction replacement, swap the front wheels with the rear left-right, and the right front tire to the left rear tire.

Furthermore, the replacement of a line, where the right front wheel to move exchanged with the left front wheel and the right rear tire to the left rear tire. Perform rotation on your tires every 7,500 to 10,000 miles.

Fourth is doing balancing and spooring. Tires need balancing to prevent shocks and vibrations that occur while driving, as well as the damage is not evenly distributed. Balancing itself is usually done on every new tire replacement, tire rotation, or if the tire vibrate when it reaches a certain speed.

Spooring also need to be done periodically to ensure the safety and comfort while driving. Spooring usually done during a tire rotation or in the event of symptoms such as car pulls to the right or left when driving.

The last tip is a new replacement tires. At each tire has been fitted with TWI (Tread Wear Indicator) on the vehicle tire tread groove. If the tread has touched the TWI, it shows it was time to replace the tire. TWI layout itself is usually indicated by a small triangle mark on the tire wall.

That was some way of maintenance your vehicle tires. Hopefully the tips above could benefit you all and make your driving activities become more secure, convenient and enjoyable.