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How To Choose Good Alloy Wheels And Tyres

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Today experienced car owners and drivers prefer alloy wheels and tyres for their cars. Increasing trend of having alloy wheels and tyres in the vehicles has sufficient logical support. Today, consumer has become more quality conscious. Car owners don’t bother to pay little more for a product designed for better reliability. Alloy wheels are certainly better at many fronts in comparison to normal wheels. Selection of right alloy wheels depends upon the basic knowledge about this option.

Everyone behind the steering is well aware about the importance of quality of wheels and tyres. The reason is simple. The condition of tyres and wheels is directly related with safety. Many people think about the reliability of alloy wheels. True, alloy wheels are relatively new but these have been proved better many times even in worst driving terrains. Alloy wheels are lighter comparatively to normal factory fitted wheels. Alloy wheels offer smoother braking experience. These wheels don’t tear like the normal steel rims. Alloys dissipate heat faster that the material used for making normal steel wheels. Alloy wheels add extra smart look and commercial value to your car. So, benefits are many but you can get real benefit of alloy wheels only if you choose and fix right kind of alloy wheels in your vehicle.

If you are not much familiar with wheels modification of car, there is nothing to worry. By knowing just three terms related with alloy wheels specifications, you may choose right alloy wheels for the car . The term ‘offset’ means the distance between hub mounting face at back of wheel and wheel’s centre-line.  It is engraved on wheel. ‘PDC’ means Pitch Circle Diameter and specifies the (MM) diameter of circle made through centre of bolts holes of car. ‘Centrebore’ is the size of hole at backside of the wheel to which hub fits. Your car specifications will tell you, which alloy wheels specifications are best suitable.

Alloy wheels are available not only in different sizes but in different colors and designs also. You can chose according to the car color and model, driving practice and personal liking.

Most alloy wheels offers are inclusive of installation charges. Obviously involving a car wheel expert for this car modification is preferable but even then you must have basic knowledge to deal with confidence.

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Top Tips For Safe Driving This Summer

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

It is the summer again; time to get a break from busy schedule for some days. Kids have already planned to go for a vacation tour. If the selected destination is not much far, driving own vehicle to that destination is most preferable way to enjoy the tour with more freedom. To ensure your journey trouble and hassle free, get a close check up of your car.

The high temperatures or variance in temperature deliver excessive strains upon mechanical components like batteries, tyres and cooling system etc. Even if you go for car servicing regularly, getting it checked during this summer period is essential to make sure everything is in proper order. This not only boosts your confidence of hassle free drive but also delivers improved mileage. If you are in hurry, you can check your car yourself also.

* Engine coolant and break fluid should be clean and in adequate quantity.

* Oil and water filters should be clean

* AC filter shouldn’t be choked

* Tyres pressure should be as per recommendation specially for summer. You must keep in mind that high ambient and tyres temperature cause the expansion of air. So, don’t put more than recommended.

* Also check the tread depth that should be at least 1.6mm. Penny test is most popular.

* Check the temperature gauge. Overheating potentially leads to engine failure.

* Most important thing is to review your insurance plan. You don’t necessarily need to have a new plan instead you can buy add on coverage or may convert the existing one also.

Although, you will start your journey with full fuel tank but even then don’t forget to take enough water for emergency. Presence of a handy fire extinguisher, torch and rope like inexpensive accessories in your car is must as these prove their unique worth in case of emergency.

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Tire Safety: Benefits Of Temperature

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

According to Department of Transport Road Accident Statistics, number of vehicle accidents caused by wet or snow clad roads increase in winter by 267%. We can’t control the weather conditions but surely we can reduce accident chances considerably by replacing the tyres according to the weather conditions.

Smart car owners, who live in colder area, change their car tyres prior to start of winter season and when spring or summer season knocks the doors, they again replace these tyres. This is done for the sake of safety as the experienced vehicle drivers know that the ambient temperature is directly related with their tyres performance. Yes, the researches too have proved that ambient temperature below 7 C potentially triggers hazardous conditions for driving.

Prominent insurance companies also support this view by claiming that no. of vehicle damage insurance claims increase sharply with onset of cold season. Therefore, it becomes must to take care of vehicle tyres in accordance of weather conditions. Our test rides have proved that whenever temperature goes below 7ºCan’t, tyres rubber becomes more hard that results in less road grip.

Fitting cold weather tyres to our vehicles before winter season is the best solution to drive safe even during the winter, rainy or snowing season, when temperatures is likely to go down below 7C. Cold weather tyres provide better mileage while normal tyres reduce the mileage upto 20 %. Cold weather tyres contain more rubber that minimizes hardening effect and gives extra grip in wet, cold or icy conditions. As a result, we get shorter breaking distances.

Spending few minutes for tyres replacement at the change of weather twice a year for the sake of our and co-passengers’ safety is not only justified but essential also. Even after adapting this practice, don’t forget to check the tyres condition and pressure periodically- after all our safety during the drive depends upon the health of tyres.

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Radial Tyres- A technology for better grip & comfort

Saturday, December 26th, 2009

It is an un-denying fact that tyres are the driving force for any vehicle. A vehicle running on the road cannot be imagined without tyres. They are the inseparable part of a vehicle that reduces the friction between the wheels and road surface. Initially, tyres were manufactured only from rubber. But with an urge to get higher speed and better performance, people introduced other materials along with rubber to make more rigid and durable structure. As a result, one can choose tyres from a wide variety of a number of materials. Radial tire is the best example of such tyre. Because of the various advantages, radial tyres have now become the standard design for essentially all automotive tires.

Radial tyres are the modified form of tyres which is designed specially to minimize tread wear and improves flexibility of the sidewall for better handling. The unique feature of radial tyre is that it  separates the functions of the sidewall and crown of the tyre, allowing greater vertical flexibility whilst ensuring that there is still as much surface in contact with the road as possible. These tyres are reinforced with some cord that provides the extra strength. The network of these cords is known as the carcass. Now-a-days, all tyre manufacturers are heading towards radial tyres due to their exceeding popularity.

Construction of Radial Tire

A radial tire is constructed differently from the traditional diagonal bias-ply tires. These tires are made with polyester cords that run perpendicular from bead to bead, up over the face of the tire and down each sidewall. The radial cords in the sidewall allow it to act like a spring, giving flexibility and ride comfort. Over this polyester wrap, there is a belt that runs below the tread on the circumference. This gives a squared look to the tyre. Previously, belts used to be made of rubber-coated fibers but now-a-days they are fabricated from steel fibers. This steel belt helps stabilize the tread, reducing wear. The rigid steel belts reinforce the tread region, giving high mileage and performance. An average steel belt radial tyre gets about 100,000 miles of wear.

Radial tires have different characteristics of springiness and a different degree of slip while steering. Because of the various advantages, radial tyres have now become the standard design for essentially all automotive tires.

Major Advantages of Radial tyres

In order to get maximum life and performance, maintenance of radial tyre is very important. Radial tire is recognized worldwide for its ability to deliver numerous benefits like –

  • Provide better value for money
  • Resistance to cuts, punctures and tears
  • Shorter braking distance
  • Improved handling, precise steering, great stability and firm grip
  • Excellent Traction
  • Smooth ride and operator control
  • Extra strength and durability
  • Greater wear resistant and long tire life

CEAT is one of India’s leading manufacturer, exporter and wholesale supplier providing best Radial tires in the industry. Browse through the web pages of CEAT and get yourself updated with latest tire tips and tyre range for all types of automobiles.

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