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Winter Tyres: Is it the right choice for you?

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Tyres are the only medium between the car and the road; hence it is must to keep this medium perfect as per the recommendations. Even the marginal negligence in the tyres’ health may cause fatal accidents.  Driving and road conditions change significantly with the change in weather. Weather also affects the tyres’ performance. Therefore, it is must to replace normal tyres with the change of weather.  As the winters are approaching, you must know well in advance, what kind of tyres may make your drives safer?

Some car owners have misconceptions that all season tires are good enough and thus can perform like the winter tyres, and also that winter tyres are meant only for the cars moving on snow clad roads on mountainous regions.  Some experienced car owners may advice you to use chains but this is not a good solution specially if you’re have to drive in icy winter conditions for longer periods.

Winter tires are designed to grip the road well even in the icy conditions because of special tread. These tyres give more traction even on the icy roads. Even if you have ABS or Traction Control, winter tires are the necessity, if the temperature goes below than seven degrees Celsius. Circumferential grooves of winter tyres are made wider to expel snow and drain water at same time. The grooves of these tyres are made about 25% to 35% deeper than that of normal tyres. These tyres have round casing design that adds extra traction force by cutting the snow surface inside. Modern age winter tyres are much quieter than their predecessor used to be.

Winter tyres are not as much expensive as people expect, just compare the prices of all seasons tyres and winter tyres. If you are planning to replace your existing normal tyres with the winter tyres you bought last season, check the tread depth. It should be 4.8 mm while it is 1.6mm for normal tyres. In the same way, recommended air pressure if different from winter tyres because pressure is reduced by 0.12 bar for every reduction in 10 °C in temperature.

Therefore, don’t neglect the importance of winter tyres; it is the right choice to drive safe in icy, rainy and winter weather.

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Fuel Efficient Driving Tips

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Some car owners generally complain about the low mileage of their new cars but very few of them try to explore the probable reasons. Recently, we conducted a survey to identify the awareness level among the car owners. Most car owners were not satisfied with their cars performance and the most common reason was the mileage. Data analysis showed that most of the car owners were not conscious about their driving habits. After identifying the common weak points in driving habits, our experts listed following guidelines for the people, who are really serious for improving the performance of their vehicles.

* Every time you go to drive long, eyeball your car. Is it sitting square or doest it has some tilt?  * Inspect for fluids drops on the floor and observe the tyres condition.

* Check the tyre pressure at least once a week under cold condition.

* Don’t drive in aggressive mood as it encourages for rapid acceleration, unnecessary or delay gear shifting and more frequent braking at high speed.

* Every vehicle is designed for a particular optimized speed at which it delivers maximum mileage per liter.

* Keep the vehicle moving slowly to avoid a halt position because when after being in idle position, you use a low gear to move your car again, it consumes more fuel than driving the vehicle slowly.

* While starting the vehicle, dip the clutch before starting the engine. It reduces the drag on flywheel.

* Avoid reversing the vehicle with cold engine. A cold engine consumes more gas and the reverse gear has most inefficient fuel gear ratio.

* Accelerate smoothly. Harsh acceleration causes lot of unburnt fuel ejected through exhaust system in the form of black smoke.

* Brake smoothly. Harsh braking wastes energy produced by fuel burning. Apart from it, this habit reduces the life of tyres.

Just follow these fuel efficient driving tips, you will feel the difference in fuel economy of the same car.

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Tyre Up-sizing

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

If you are the one out of few who want to remain attraction center of the gatherings or who are fond of driving customized cars, most probably you would have thought of upsizing your car tyres. Tyre upsizing brings massive appealing change in the appearance of your car. I had become fad up with my existing car look but had no means to replace it. A Ceat tyre adviser, who is my close friend, advised me to upsize my car tyres for fresh look. The following tips, which he shared, will help you too in upsizing your car tyres with more confidence.

Till some years back, cars used to have 15 or 16 inches wheels. But, now the options of having 16, 17 18 or even 20 inches tyres are also available. Choosing the size for tyres upsizing is not just the matter of personal choice you need to consider the configuration of car also. The rolling diameter i.e. overall height is the most important aspect to be considered. Upsizing your car tyres may need the modification of suspension. Big wheels having large rim space but the same rolling diameter may solve this problem.

Anti-lock brake, speedometer and odometer are calibrated for the recommended rolling diameter. Ideally, the variation in rolling diameter shouldn’t exceed 3% from factory recommendations, otherwise space adjusters will have to be used. With the increase in size of wheel, sidewall gets shorter; it means that tyres will hold less air. The solution to this problem is the wide tyres with more air pressure.

I am lucky that I have a tyre specialist friend, you too,before going for upsizing of tyres, consult with the customer advisers of reputed tyre brand outlets in your city. After all, it is not only about the aesthetic look of your car, your safety is the primary concern.

If you are the one out of few who want to remain attraction center of the gatherings or who are fond of driving customized cars, most probably you would have thought of upsizing your car tyres. Tyre upsizing brings massive appealing change in the appearance of your car. I had become fad up with my existing car look but had no means to replace it. A Ceat tyre adviser, who is my close friend, advised me to upsize my car tyres for fresh look. The following tips, which he shared, will help you too in upsizing your car tyres with more confidence.

Till some years back, cars used to have 15 or 16 inches wheels. But, now the options of having 16, 17 18 or even 20 inches tyres are also available. Choosing the size for tyres upsizing is not just the matter of personal choice you need to consider the configuration of car also. The rolling diameter i.e. overall height is the most important aspect to be considered. Upsizing your car tyres may need the modification of suspension. Big wheels having large rim space but the same rolling diameter may solve this problem.

Anti-lock brake, speedometer and odometer are calibrated for the recommended rolling diameter. Ideally, the variation in rolling diameter shouldn’t exceed 3% from factory recommendations, otherwise space adjusters will have to be used. With the increase in size of wheel, sidewall gets shorter; it means that tyres will hold less air. The solution to this problem is the wide tyres with more air pressure.

I am lucky that I have a tyre specialist friend, you too,before going for upsizing of tyres, consult with the customer advisers of reputed tyre brand outlets in your city. After all, it is not only about the aesthetic look of your car, your safety is the primary concern.

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How To Judge The Tyre Quality?

Monday, January 4th, 2010

The heat of recent recession period is still being felt by many like me and you. The advice of the car mechanic to change the tyres comes as a blow for many of us despite of knowing the importance of having good tyres in the car. Sometimes these opinions are found biased because of many reasons. Here are some tips to judge the quality of the tyres from Technical Adviser (CEAT Tyres).

Every tyre bears four wear markers around the circumference. When you notice flush wear marker, it means that your tyre has 1.6mm or less of tread left. This is the time you must change the tyre. Tyres can wear unevenly so check the tyre thoroughly to ensure left out tread depth. Tyres having tread depth around 2mm should be changed. Tread depth meters are made available at branded tyres outlet. Motor safety organizations recommend that tyres having tread depth of 3mm should be replaced because the current legal limit of 1.6 mm isn’t sufficient to protect drivers during adverse driving conditions. Penny test is another popular method to judge the tire quality.

Every tyre contains certain amount of moisture and oil, with the passage of time both of these get evaporated making the tyre too hard. Normally, tyres are designed for four to five years, so the use of tyre is not only the criteria to change the tyres.Physical cuts, bulge, deep marks on the sidewall and deformation are also the strong indications for the change of tyres.

If you are not confident about the condition of your tyres, you may visit CEAT like branded tyres outlets to get free quality check and unbiased opinion of experts.

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Choose the right tyre for your vehicle

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Choosing the right tyre for your vehicle is not an easy task. You should consider various key factors like price brand, comfort, performance, appearance and safety. Being the only part of the vehicle that is in contact with the road surface, tyre acts as the most important component of a vehicle. It is a general rule that you should always go for the tyre size that is recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. An ideal fitment for optimum performance is always to have identical tyres. This rule becomes even more important at higher speed.

A set of right tyre for your vehicle is required because of its age, deterioration or you want to improve the vehicle’s performance. Tyres are the vital part of a vehicle, yet many of us take them for granted that we can move from one place to another place safely. Tyres are the only contact between your car and the road. Thus, like your vehicle, they too require your attention and regular maintenance.

You should know what type of tires is the best for your car when it comes to replacement time. Before selecting the tyre, you actually need to research first that the new tyre is suitable for the vehicle you wish to fit them to. Weather, such as frequent rain, heavy winter, snow, extreme heat, etc. can affect the type of tyre that you need to use.

Selecting a right tyre is based upon various key factors. Some of them are given below -

  • Car Tyre Size:- You should always choose the same size tyre as the ones that the vehicle was manufactured with. Changing car tyre size can improve a vehicle’s handling and performance but consult a car tyre specialist before doing this.
  • Driving Habits:- Driving style is another key factor that affects your decision of selecting tyres.  Driving on lanes where the road is muddy or slippery or if you constantly have to brake and accelerate, then your car will require tyres that can provide extra grip.
  • Price:- It is true that “you get what you pay for”, even in this case. But if you don’t use your car frequently, don’t buy the expensive tyres as economy tires will be more than suitable.
  • Car Tyre Type :- Wide variety of car tires are there in the market to serve different purposes. The most popular types of car tyres are standard/all season tires, performance tires, winter tires, all terrain tires, run flat tires, etc.

Check out the wide range of CEAT tyres specially designed to provide excellent grip and on road performance. Find the right tyre for your vehicle. CEAT is one of the leading manufacturer, exporter and wholesale supplier of best quality tires. Get information and tips to improve handling performance and keep your car running smoothly. You can also contact the tyre expert for fitment details, especially if you are in doubt.

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Wheel & Tire Maintenance tips for your LCV

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

Wheels and tyres of your LCV can affect not only the way you can handle but also the overall performance and fuel economy of your vehicle. A regularly maintained set of tires will help give you a more comfortable ride and a longer tread life. It protects the inner wheel from all the wear and tear and providing a high friction bonding between the road surface and the vehicle, thus improving the vehicle’s acceleration and handling.

Remember, tyres are the only contact between your vehicle and road surface. So, like your vehicle, proper maintenance is required by the tyres also. Tire care is an important safety function for your vehicle which is often neglected. You can check out the tire care and maintenance section of CEAT tyres and implement those tips in your life to increase the life of your LCV tire. The significance of properly maintaining your tires cannot be exaggerated.

Tire Pressure Check

One of the most important aspects of tire maintenance is proper inflation of your LCV tyres. Many people wash their tyres monthly while only 14% correctly checks tire pressure. Always check the tire air pressure of all the tyres, including the spare one, to make sure it is up to standards especially if you are carrying extra weight. For accuracy, tire pressure check should be done with a tire gauge.

Rotate your LCV Tires

Instead of tire pressure check, regular rotation of tyres can help in preventing premature wear. Rotation of tyres should be done every 5,000 miles following the schedule in the vehicle’s owner’s manual or as required by the tyre manufacturer’s warranty.

In addition to tire pressure check and rotation of tyres, following are some helpful tips to ensure your safety and keep your tire from unnecessary wear.

  • Regularly look for signs of tread wear or damage.
  • Check your tires frequently for any cuts, snags, punctures, any other injury, or irregular tire wear.
  • Ensure that the tires are balanced when they are mounted on the wheels.
  • Clean your tires with soap and water and a soft bristle brush

Important Driving tips

The wheels and tires of LCVs also get affected by your driving style. High speed of a vehicle generates excessive heat which increases the rate of tyre wear and reduces its durability and performance and grip. Fast starts and panic stops, fast turn on curves and around corners, and driving on the edge of the pavement, curbs or other obstructions can result in premature wear. Take special care when braking, accelerating, and cornering, etc., to help increase the life of the tire. To find out more details on tyres, subscribe to CEAT Tyres and equip yourself with the basics of tyre care.

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Tyre Pressure Check- Basic of fuel efficient driving

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Maintaining a right tire pressure is as important as having water and oil in your car. A simple, quick check of your tire pressure could help to save you money on fuel, or avoid the risk of a serious accident. You should check your car tire for wear, cracking, bulging, pressure or objects caught in the tread at least once a week. Correct tire pressure is also considered as the basic of fuel efficient driving.

If you tire pressure is incorrect, you will find that you use more fuel than necessary, your braking can be ineffective and your grip to the road could be seriously affected as well. Hence, correct tire pressure is crucial to driving performance. There are no flashing lights to let you know when your tire pressure is too low or too high, so it is up to you to stay on top of it.

Under pressure tires can cause resistance on the road which implies that the car has to work harder while driving. In this case, the car will consume more fuels.

Steps to Maintain Correct Tire Pressure

The tire pressure on your car is very important and you need to keep it at the right level. Following are few steps that will help you to maintain correct tire pressure.

Get a tire pressure gauge. Tire pressure gauges are very cheap and can be found in almost every gas station, department store, and definitely at any auto parts store. Some even have digital readings.

Check your tires. Connect the gauge by unscrewing the cap on the valve that’s coming out of your tire rim. Tire pressure is measured in PSI (Pounds per Square Inch). The standard tire pressure is 32 PSI for all cars and light trucks.

Adjust the PSI. If the pressure in your car tires is at 28 PSI, then you need to add 4 pounds to reach 32. Rule of thumb is that if you’re using an electric air pump at the gas station, they pump about 1 pound per second. If your car is at 28 PSI, then pumping air in the tire for about 4 seconds should put your tire to 32 PSI.

One can also invest in tire pressure monitor or other devices to keep the car tire in proper condition. These tire pressure devices can save you a fortune and maybe even help save lives!

For more details about car tire and its maintenance, you can browse through the website of CEAT tyres.

CEAT is one of the most recognized brands in the country for manufacturing and supplying high performance automobile tyres. We believe that a good tyre not only enhances the road value of your vehicle, but can also make it look good.

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Tips to save your tyres from wear & tear

Friday, November 27th, 2009

A vehicle, be it a two-wheeler or four-wheeler, is an integral part of our day-to-day life. It can be compared to a friend. If maintained carefully, it can last a lifetime. Tires are the most vital part of a vehicle.

Car tyre efficiency is a great measure of creating performance. Use of quality tyres can increase the safety of your vehicle on the road by many times. Well maintained car tyre will give better mileage and better performance. You should be sure that your car tires are in right condition.

Some easy and simple way to ensure safety

Below are some important tips to save the wheels of your vehicle from wear and tear so that the wheels last long in good conditions.

  • Regular check up of tires is necessary. Not doing so will reduce your grip on the road.
  • Try to maintain the correct tyre pressure for your car wheels. You will get the tire pressure specification in the glove compartment or on the sides of your car doors. Your vehicle will run smoothly if you maintain the correct tire pressure. Tires in right pressure ensure a good balance on the road, better handling and grip.
  • You should rotate your tires once in every six months. This helps in equal amount of wear and tear for all the tires.
  • While choosing your replacement tire, you should consult a tire professional. Your replacement tire should ideally have a rolling resistance that is on the lower side of the scale which will in turn give a better fuel efficiency.
  • The type of tire depends upon the car you are using and will also dictate the kind of care you should take. The radial tires cause less friction with the road, thereby making the engine work smoothly and give a better mileage.
  • Wheel alignment is also very important to keep it away from wear and tear. Proper alignment is required not just for your safety, better handling of the car and fuel efficiency, but also to ensure uniform wear and tear of the tire. Improper wheel alignment will lead to dragging to the car on the road and if tires are off balance then that would compromise on the stability of the car on road.

If you follow the above tips for a month or so, you will be surprised with the increased fuel efficiency and better handling of your car. For better performance of your car and make the driving safer, you must follow these tips for high efficiency and long life.

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CEAT Tyres- A combination of Traction- Control-Confidence

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Choosing a right tyre company is one of the wisest decisions you take for your vehicle. It is a known fact that tires are the most crucial part of a vehicle. The tyres of our vehicles are an everyday object but we take them for granted. With good quality tyres, driving would be a different experience. You should take care of your car tires in order to improve the vehicle’s performance.

In case, you are planning to change your car tyres you should consider few very important aspects of tyres, i.e. tread pattern, cornering, wet and dry grip, its ability to survive on Indian roads and, most importantly, whether you are choosing the right tyre for the right application. CEAT has a full range of tyres for various vehicles from scooter to Off the road tyres and for varying applications on various terrains. The impeccable quality of these tires ensures you a safe ride always.

CEAT  Tyres Delivers a Safe and Joyous Ride

The entire team of CEAT Tyres believes that ‘Quality speaks for itself” hence, they take special measures to insure that they deploy the best processes and practices. CEAT tyres are designed and manufactured to deliver complete safety and joyous ride while offering customer exactly what they need. These tyres are the combination of Traction – Control – Confidence and can affect driving in terms of performance, grip, tyre noise and wear.

CEAT 2 wheeler tyres are best known for the Grip ensuring safest ride on the road no matter at what speed you are driving. Also, CEAT SUV tyres let a true driver in you come out and break free from the world when you travel to extreme terrains of the world.

Path-Breaking Innovation

CEAT tyres are super performing and path-breaking innovations which has obtained many international accreditation. The company has been the recipient of various awards for manufacturing a wide range of quality automobile tyres. With these tyres, you will enjoy a different driving experience.

CEAT Tyres constantly endeavors to deliver superior value to its esteemed customers and as a part of this CEAT has launched a new, interactive website to help you know just everything about the tyres which any passionate driver must know. Log on to www.ceattyres.in and stay updated about the technology in tyre world.

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