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Top tyre tips for holiday road tripping

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Winter holidays are here - make sure you check your tyres before heading off on the family road trip. Most people are sensible enough check their car engine (oil, water etc) in preparation for the upcoming school holiday trips. However, one thing that is almost always overlooked is a car's tyres. The consequences of not checking can lead to a flat or blown tyre, decreased traction, and even increased hydroplaning (to you and me - when the driver loses control of tyres due to water on road). So before you set off on your family holiday, ensure your family enjoy a safe and trouble free trip, by following our simple steps to get your car tyres are ready and willing for the school holiday period. 1. Ensure your tyres are not bald While illegal in its own right, bald tyres on your car also present a severe safety issue. A tyre showcasing worn out threading has an increased risk of a tire blow-out due to puncture. Regularly check the thread grooves of your tyres, if ...

Tyre mounting: Safety risks

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Inflated tyres, especially the large truck and bus tyres, contain a tremendous amount of potential energy. Tyre blast during servicing can cause severe injury and death. Blast injuries of large tyres are similar to those resulting from landmine explosions, except there is no thermal or chemical damage. Buy Car and Motorcycle Tyres Online at- https://www.mytyrepoint.com Little has been reported about the destructive nature of these blasts. One study conducted in Quebec, Canada, listed 360 accidents over a period of 10 years, including ten fatal ones, directly attributable to heavy vehicle tyre blowout or explosion. Another study at two middle-east hospitals reported seven tyre-related injuries between March 2003 and September 2009, which needed hospitalisation. Four of the seven cases involved injuries caused by explosion while tyres were being inflated.  A search of the English literature, through MEDLINE, on tyre blast injuries listed 763 cases wherein most of the patie...

Bridgestone tyres: Arm yourself for all-weather conditions

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Let’s talk about one of the most discussed topic of conversation- the weather. How can we not talk about this topic when the weather is being unpredictable and inconsistent? Cool winter airs one day, and then the blazing sun heat…it’s difficult to keep up. And this goes the same for your vehicle’s tyre. How about taking a step forward with all-season Bridgestone tyre ? You must have heard about the recent technology and innovate tread design used in the making of these tyres. The varying weather pattern has long been depicted as destructive agent for tyre’s tread and shoulders. But there’s nothing to worry if you choose to drive on the Bridgestone tyres . Read More Blogs at - https://www.mytyrepoint.com/blogs Let’s get this thing straight, majority of the all-season tyres that claim to be the best are actually just average. They will not deliver exceptional performances under extreme summers or winters, they just do an average job in the majority of the roads...

Tyre types – Choosing the right tyres for your vehicle

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All tyres are created equal, right? Wrong. The kinds of tyres you fit with your vehicle with are extremely important, so it’s handy to have a bit of tyre know-how when you’re shopping for new tyres. Here are some things to keep in mind. What tyres does your vehicle need? Look at the manufacturer requirements This should fairly clearly outline the right specifications for tyres that you fit your car with, including what size and maximum carrying capacity the tyres should have to be able to support your vehicle. Your vehicle should have a Tyre Placard which will detail the minimum standards required. Read More Blogs at - https://www.mytyrepoint.com/blogs Learn what all the numbers mean Tyres are noted by a specific code which tells you what type of tyre it is and specs around it such as P205/65R15 95V . You can decode the code as follows: ·         P: car type ·         205: tyre wi...

How important is the role played by CEAT Tyres in Leading Industries

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Introduction: CEAT tyres can be said to be the second largest industry in India manufacturing tyres. They are lively participants in the field of all kinds of automobile listing from trucks, cars, motorcycle, and scooter and in many more class. They have a healthy domestic set-up containing of 34 local offices and over 3,500 traders amongst which around 100 are high-class traders running their own Shoppe openings for customer cars sections.    “ Born tough” a very well-known and sophisticated tagline has been given to them The Company has come up with an identical groundbreaking advertising policy. 'Road is full of idiots' is the market strategy which has blown the market and which has gained huge social responsiveness. Production: The five power exploration of the business discloses the following truths. Negotiating supremacy of Purchasers - The Company has more than 40 industrialists which gives the purchasers an extensive variety of selection opportuni...

Which Tyres are the Best Choice in Winters?

As the weather is turning a little chilly in the early mornings and the days are getting shorter day by day, the car owners are confused about whether they need to change their summer tyres. You might be considering your tyres to last throughout the year, or expecting that your summer tyres will be there to help you through the cold season. But, let us be very clear, driving in the winter season with summer tyres can be a little risky, and vice versa. In the event of chilly conditions, or icy roads, winter tyres can be your perfect saviour during a skid or an accident.   Why do you always need winter tyres? As the season changes, the roads you drive on also change, and thus you have to replace your tyres if you want to experience a safe and comfortable ride. The summer tyre are always designed for high temperatures and to sustain the harsh weather conditions, and similarly, the winter tyre are designed to perform in cold conditions and low temperature ranges. ...