Care & Maintenance
TYRE SIZE KNOWLEDGE
SIDEWALL INSTRUCTIONS
SPEED RATING
The speed symbol refers to the maximum speed capabilities of the tyre. It is only valid for tyres that are properly inflated and loaded within their assigned load index.
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SPEED RATING
|
MAX KPH (KM/HR)
|
|---|---|
|
L
|
120
|
|
N
|
140
|
|
P
|
150
|
|
Q
|
160
|
|
R
|
170
|
|
S
|
180
|
|
T
|
190
|
|
SPEED RATING
|
MAX KPH (KM/HR)
|
|---|---|
|
U
|
200
|
|
H
|
210
|
|
V
|
240
|
|
W
|
270
|
|
Y
|
300
|
|
ZR
|
≥ 240
|
LOAD INDEX
The load index is the maximum load-carrying capacity of a tyre under a specific condition.
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LOAD INDEX RANGE
|
KG MIN
|
KG MAX
|
|---|---|---|
|
50 - 69
|
190
|
325
|
|
70 - 89
|
335
|
580
|
|
90 - 109
|
600
|
1030
|
|
110 - 129
|
1060
|
1850
|
| 130 - 149 | 1900 | 3250 |
"Tyre Upgrade" means increase of rim diameter without changingof tyre overall diameter, the trend in development of low aspect ratio is called upgrade
TYRE ROTATION
The purpose for rotating tyres is to achieve a more uniform wear for all tyres on a vehicle.
Faulty Tyre Rotation can lead to the following :
- Excessive Noise
- Poor Ride Comfort
- Short Life Span
TYRE INFLATION
Tyre Inflation is one of the most important aspects of tyre maintenance. Maintain a checklist to ensure proper care.
You should check the following
- Check for air over inflation
- Check for air pressure loss
- Check inflation once a week before
- Check for air under inflation