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Guard Your Safety with Laufenn’s Essential Tyre Care Tips
Tyre care is one of the most important aspects in ve- hicle maintenance, so it should be given adequate and timely attention. This is to ensure optimum perfor- mance, as well as both the safety of the vehicle and its driver and passengers.
commitment to meet the versatile needs of global consumers, Laufenn tyres are made with a high-quality tread compound containing silica in order to achieve low rolling resistance, high mileage, high resistance to wear and great safety standards. - tors such as driving styles and habits, the weight of the vehicle, road conditions and the climate. Laufenn has a selection of tips below to share on how to care for and maintain the quality of the tyres.
The regular checking of tyre pressure and pressure mainte- nance is very important as this directly relates to safety, as well as prolonging the lifespan of the tyres and saving on costs. Part of this is to maintain optimum air pressure that will ensure a better driving performance and handling of the vehicle. Laufenn recommends checking the tyre pressure monthly as tyres typi- cally lose up to one PSI (pound per square inch) every month. It is also important to check all tyre before a long-distance trip.
The optimum air pressure level for the tyres can be found on the inner side of the car door (on the tyre placard), inside the fuel cap or in the car manual. Drivers can check it themselves to a service centre. The basic rule is that tyres must be checked in a ‘cold’ state or at least 3 hours after driving. For a self-check, insert the gauge into the valve and compare the measured air pressure level with the list on the tyre placard. If the measured is listed on the tyre placard, and if it is lower, insert more air until
While tyre wear happens over time, premature wear can be avoided through proper and regular maintenance of the tyres. It is essential for tyre maintenance that the driver is well-informed about how to check for any deterioration. Tread depth and tread pattern are two key elements to take note of as the tyre tread is the only component of a vehicle that touches the road. When the tyre tread maintains deep grooves on the surface, there will be more grip and good traction. The grooves on a tyre pro- vide a channel for water to escape and as such, the deeper the grooves, the better the traction in wet conditions to prevent skidding and ensure safety.
Drivers can check for the depth of grooves by using a tyre tread depth gauge or by observing the tread wear indica- tor on the side of the tyre. To ensure optimum safety and
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