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With the early arrival of summer in many areas of Spain, temperatures reach 40 degrees, a heat that can affect the tires. Sometimes, due to ignorance or negligence, the condition of the tires is neglected and it is forgotten that they are the vehicle’s only point of contact with the road and vital to guarantee driving safety.
temperatures reach 40º in many areas of Spain and the heat can affect the tyres. Sometimes, due to ignorance or negligence, the condition of the tires is neglected and it is forgotten that they are the vehicle’s only point of contact with the road and vital to guarantee safety at the wheel.
The consequences of not replacing worn or damaged tires are very serious, both for our safety and for the vehicles around us.
According to the Tire Manufacturers Association AFANE One of the positive consequences of good tire maintenance is fuel savings because unnecessary consumption will be avoided and environmental pollution will be reduced. The European Label gives us good information on these factors when buying the model that best suits our needs.
When the heat in the car becomes a death trap
There are several factors that compromise the safe operation of a tire. Drivers can carry out routine checks, but you also have to go to specialists when there is a problem or when it is time to replace it.
To carry out a correct tire maintenance, you can follow the following tips:
• Check the tire pressure (always cold) to achieve the best performance of the vehicle. It should be done from time to time for better driving in our day to day, and always before a long journey. Keep in mind that the pressure depends on each vehicle, but other factors such as the number of passengers, average speed or luggage also have an influence. It is always advisable to circulate with the pressure recommended by the manufacturer for each circumstance.
• Check the tread pattern and tire wear, especially in the summer months, as the heat can cause the asphalt to reach temperatures of up to 70ºC. Which causes tire wear to increase. In addition, it must be ensured that the tread depth of passenger car tires is not less than 1.6 mm, since not only does it lack the necessary safety guarantees, but it is not legally authorized to travel on the road.
• Adjust the balance. Driving with the wrong parallel speeds up tire wear without the driver realizing it in many cases. Some of its consequences are increased and irregular wear, less effective braking, increased rolling noise and increased driving vibrations.
• Ensure the condition of the spare part. If the car has a spare wheel, it is very important to check its condition periodically. Nobody would like to be left stranded by a tire failure in the middle of the road and wait for the crane for not having checked it.
The new European Tire Label, which entered into force on May 1, 2021, to find out the values of efficiency, adherence or noise made by the tires. In this way, when the time comes to change them, you can choose the ones that best suit the specific needs of the vehicle.
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