"Tirewise". Keep a close watch on your tires

[nifiii]

Don't go with what people say. The Factory recommended tire size and pressure is mentioned on the inside of the driver door.

What if you have replaced the original tyres with new ones? I am using NEXEN tyres but I don't know the specs

[ahmedk06]

And, most Tire shops in Pakistan have manual gauges, most of them are not calibrated. Please, find a pump/tire shop where they have a Digital one. They tend to be more accurate.
If one tire gets de-flated quicker than the other and that too routinely, make sure to get it checked incase it might have a minor leak.
Always get it patched using the heat applied puncture, not the glue ones. Stay far away from the thread puncture.

Why stay away from thread puncture whereas it doesn't heat-up the tire unnecessarily nor let the water in to deform the steel belts. Please share your experience, my expereince is that rubber thread is always better, tire bead never gets damaged because of repeated opening of tire from machine nor you have to take it to balancing on each puncture.
why melt the 8 square inches of tire instead of rubber thread.

[faiz.aslam.121]

Why stay away from thread puncture whereas it doesn't heat-up the tire unnecessarily nor let the water in to deform the steel belts. Please share your experience, my expereince is that rubber thread is always better, tire bead never gets damaged because of repeated opening of tire from machine nor you have to take it to balancing on each puncture.
why melt the 8 square inches of tire instead of rubber thread.

Hi!
I once got the Rubber thread puncture done from Islamabad- A total of 3 punctures were detected. When I reached Faisalabad again, went to refuel petrol and checked air pressure again, using Digital meter, it was decreasing air ( From 31 PSI to 16 ), then I decided to get the rubber patch applied to it. I rather use that. IMO, the Rubber thread patch is more of a temporary fix or if your car is rented, rather than a permanent fix.
You can read more about repairing punctures here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/tyre-alloy-wheel-section/46353-diy-guide-how-repair-tubeless-tyre-puncture-13.html

[Zeeshan206]

very informative Thread

[han94]

What if you have replaced the original tyres with new ones? I am using NEXEN tyres but I don't know the specs

If you replaced them you must know the tire size. The tire size is mentioned on the tire side wall. Check this size with the one mentioned on the factory sticker.

[fazalwahab11375]

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[Sdogar]

What is the life of a tyre, some say you can use it upto 70,000 kms.

[fazalwahab11375]

HowStuffWorks "How long do car tires last?"

What is the life of a tyre, some say you can use it upto 70,000 kms.

[waqas3003]

ALIGNMENT MATTERS:

Very nice information can any one please explain CASTER angle i dont get it really i dnt understand cause i think this would realy effect steering body and column life and wear tear ////

[fazalwahab11375]

Please checkout post#19. Yes it will mess up the steering body if its not aligned. Now question is for which car this setting is available. I am attaching video for you.
Caster - Explained - Video Dailymotion
[video=dailymotion;x1ygwys]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1ygwys_caster-explained_auto[/video]

Very nice information can any one please explain CASTER angle i dont get it really i dnt understand cause i think this would realy effect steering body and column life and wear tear ////

[fazalwahab11375]

web part worn tyre leaflet nov12 Page 001 by wahab11375, on Flickr

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web part worn tyre leaflet nov12 Page 002 by wahab11375, on Flickr

[abdkhan2]

informative thread...

[fazalwahab11375]

part_brochure_english Page 001 by Fazalwahab@pakwheels, on Flickr

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part_brochure_english Page 002 by Fazalwahab@pakwheels, on Flickr

[fazalwahab11375]

http://www.litigationandtrial.com/files/2012/03/Tire_Aging_NHTSA.pdf

http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/pdf/esv/esv20/07-0496-W.pdf

Research Report on Tyre Aging by NHTSA. A good read ^^^^^^^^^^^^^

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[123niazi]

Due to lack of awareness about tyre safety our people in Pakistan prefer to buy used tyres.