If, after removing the nail, it appears that the tire has been punctured, insert the nail back to mark the puncture site. Then immediately replace the wheel and have the tire repaired. Check tires regularly for damage such as cuts or bulges, especially on the side surfaces. Periodically remove the wheels and remove all dirt from the outer and inner surfaces Inspect the rims for corrosion or other damage. Light alloy wheels are often damaged by impacts on the curb during braking, dents appear. Very often, due to serious damage, there is nothing left but to replace the wheel with a new one.
When installing new tires, they need to be balanced, but due to tire wear or the loss of balance weights attached to the wheel rim, it may be necessary to rebalance. If the tires are not balanced, then they wear out faster, the same remark applies to the steering and suspension elements. Wheel imbalance is usually accompanied by vibration, especially at a certain speed (usually about 1000 km/h). If this vibration is felt only through the steering, then it is likely that only the front wheels need to be balanced. If the whole car vibrates, then the rear wheels may be unbalanced. Wheel balancing should be carried out in a workshop.
1. Tread depth - visual penetration.
Factory fitted tires have wear indicator strips (IN). They are visible when the depth of the tread grooves is reduced to 1.6 mm. The position of the strips is marked with a triangle (A) on the side of the tire.
2. Tread depth - manual check.
Another way to control tread wear is to use a simple and inexpensive device known as "Tread depth indicator".
3. Check tire pressure.
Regularly check the pressure in the tires, which should be cold. Do not adjust tire pressure immediately after a ride, as this leads to an incorrect result. Tire pressure values are specified in the Specification.
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