Run-flat tyres: road infrastructure
The sixth nuance: will you actually find a tyre fitter within 80 km? In a city or on the international motorways - most likely, yes. But out in the back of beyond, especially at night - hardly. And there is no spare wheel! So you either have to carry a spare after all, or be ready to spend the night who knows where, waiting for the working day to start. The problem is that Ukraine’s road infrastructure is not yet geared up, as a matter of principle, for technology like this. In Europe things are different: tyre-repair shops are less of a problem there, and round-the-clock mobile breakdown assistance is on a completely different level.
What is aquaplaning?Tyre makers and sellers never stop frightening motorists with every means available with that scary word - aquaplaning. And in the fight to save you from it, they will not spare a penny.
Date of manufacture of a tyreWhen buying new tyres, you must always check the date of manufacture of each one. Sadly, Ukrainian buyers are often sold last year’s tyres (if not older) at the price of new ones.
Cross-ply and radial tyresWhat is the difference between cross-ply tyres and radial tyres?
Speed rating, load index, and tyre season markings againA tyre’s speed rating and load index are figures you must pay attention to when buying. The speed rating limits your maximum speed, and the load index shows the maximum weight of the car that can…
Rules for fitting a tyre to a wheelMany modern tyres have a directional tread pattern; some tyres also need to go on with a particular sidewall facing outwards, and some can only be fitted on the left or right side of the car.
Uneven tread wear on a tyreA proper check of part-worn tyres before you buy will help you work out how evenly the tread has worn across its full width.
Speed rating, load index, and tyre season markings againA tyre’s speed rating and load index are figures you must pay attention to when buying. The speed rating limits your maximum speed, and the load index shows the maximum weight of the car that can…
Rules for fitting a tyre to a wheelMany modern tyres have a directional tread pattern; some tyres also need to go on with a particular sidewall facing outwards, and some can only be fitted on the left or right side of the car.
Uneven tread wear on a tyreA proper check of part-worn tyres before you buy will help you work out how evenly the tread has worn across its full width.