General information Modern tires carry the weight of the vehicle, dampen small impacts from the roadway and transmit the forces generated during acceleration, braking and...
Tire design and marking Only radial tires are installed on passenger cars. In radial tires, the cords are located along the shortest path between the tire beads. The breaker belt...
Wheel balancing Balanced wheels are installed on the car. During the operation of the car under the influence of various reasons, the balancing of the wheels can be disturbed,...
Checking the valve Unscrew the cap from the valve. Apply some saliva to the faucet. If a bubble forms, screw the valve back on with the back of the cap. Attention. Use only the...
Wheel swap With pronounced wear of the front wheels, it is recommended to swap the front wheels with the rear (see fig. 10.9). As a result, all tires will have...
Wheel replacement Use paint or a marker to mark the position of the wheels in relation to the hubs. This is necessary to reinstall the wheels in their original position, as a...
Vehicle lifting Jacking Carry out raising only an unladen vehicle, on a flat area with a hard surface. To raise the vehicle, use a jack placed under the vehicle body support...