To
obtain maximum life and performance, tyre/tube
care and maintenance is very important. For proper
tyre/tube care & maintenance, United Tyre
Associates recommends the following:
1. Proper Tyre Mounting & De-Mounting
For
optimum radial advantage, mount vehicle with full
set of Company radials at both axles and at spare
position. Mix use of bias and radial tyres on
the same vehicle is not recommended. Always use
a new tube for a new tyre. Tyres/Tubes should
be of the same brand. Always use a designated
tube for the particular type and size of tyre
being used.
Always mount
tyres on correct sized rim. Rim should be free
of dirt and rust.Rim valve hole should be round
and smooth. Clean tyre interiors before placing
the tube inside. Lubricate tyre beads with mild
soap solution before mounting and de-mounting.Before
starting to inflate the tyre, check whether the
beads are seating correctly on the rim seats.
Never exceed 44psi (3.0 kgf/ cm2)
to seat the beads. After beads are seated adjust
inflation pressure to the inflation pressure recommended
by vehicle manufacturer.
2. Tyre Balancing
An un-balanced
wheel may cause vibration to the vehicle. So it
is recommended to balance tyre-rim assembly if
some vibrations are felt, or after every 5000
kms.
3.
Tyre Rotation
Rotate tyre positions
in a criss-cross manner, if an irregular wear
is found on any of the tyre or after every 5000
kms. The first rotation is important as it sets
the stage for long and even tyre wear.
4. Wheel
Alignment
Always
maintain proper wheel alignment.
5. Daily
Tyre Check
Every morning before
starting the vehicle, check the exterior of your
tyre. If the damages exposing the ply cord and/
or steel belt is visible, remove the tyre and
consult with a tyre specialist. Remove stones
or nails which are entrapped in the tread of the
tyre.
6. Tyre Change
The tyre being
used currently should be replaced with a new tyre
when the tread wear indicator (1.6mm height) is
exposed.
