With summer and high temperatures, many of us begin to take precautionary measures to cope with the summer and maintain public health. Yet some forget that cars, especially tires also need similar measures. Keeping in mind that the weather is very hot during the summer in our region, these difficult conditions may be a real problem for tires if they do not receive proper maintenance.
Pierre Granzotto, general manager of passenger cars and vice president of the Michelin region for Africa, India and the Arab world, presents a set of basic tips on how to maintain tires during the hot summer months:
Check tires regularly, all tires - including reserve - must be checked regularly. And search for any visible effects of damage or rupture, such as deep fractures, the appearance of supporting wires, or cuts or even diminishing the pattern of the frame.
Check tire pressure, once per month. Low tire pressure causes corrosion speed, which also affects vehicle performance, including brake efficiency, control, safety, and fuel consumption.
Check tire balance - When feeling vibrated, tire balance helps to prolong life, avoid rapid consumption and eliminate vibration problem. It also protects suspension tools, control system and tweeters.
Checking the wheel budget - When there is a tendency or deviation in driving, this problem affects the safety of the suspension tools and the deviation of their budget, which affects the position and direction of the wheels.
In conclusion, the vehicle should not be overloaded, because excess weight contributes to faster tire wear and fuel consumption, thus reducing control and balance, and reducing brake efficiency.
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