Tyres are the only
contact between your vehicle and the road. Properly
fitted and maintained car
tyres are vital to the road handling, comfort and safety
of the vehicle, while improving fuel economy and tyre life.
Tyre
Pressures
You'll find the recommended pressures
inside the drivers' manual. Check the pressure when the tyre is cold,
as even a short journey will warm up tyres and raise the pressure.
Under-inflation can cause tyre
damage, uneven wear, and an increase in fuel consumption.
Over inflated tyres give a less
comfortable ride and wear out in the centre of the tread.Check the
pressure in the spare tyre
to ensure it's ready in an emergency.
Tyre
Treads
Worn tyres mean less grip.Abnormal or uneven wear can often be
an indication of a mechanical defect on the vehicle. In these
circumstances the mechanical parts (steering, wheel alignment, brakes)
should be checked immediately.
Tyre
Damage
Look for cuts, cracks and bulges or
any other evidence of damage from violent impact or kerbing. Damaged
tyres may be illegal and can be dangerous.
Tyre
Tread Depth
The legal minimum
tread depth for car and similar
tyres in the United Kingdom and the European Community is 1.6mm
throughout a continuous band comprising the central three quarters of
the breadth of tread and round the entire outer circumference of the
tyre.
Most car type tyres have tread wear indicators, usually at least six
small ribs across the bottom of the main tread grooves, and when the
tread surface becomes level with these ribs the tyre is at the legal
limit and must be replaced.
Tyre
Sizes
This tyre is 205/55 16W
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