When to change tires for summer?
The end of winter is coming. This is the period for replacing winter tires with summer ones, which will ensure safe driving and optimal performance in positive temperatures, on dry and wet surfaces.
Tire manufacturers have adopted the rule that an average daily air temperature above 7 degrees Celsius is the temperature limit that conditionally separates the use of winter treads. If the temperature at night stays above 1-2 degrees Celsius for 4-6 weeks, it is worth equipping the car with summer tires.
Summer tire properties.
The right choice of tires determines not only driving comfort, but above all safety on the road. The very composition of the rubber compound with a large amount of rubber makes summer tires more rigid and resistant to summer wear. The tread pattern of a summer tire features fewer grooves and sipes, which gives the tire a larger dry contact area and better braking performance. Specially designed channels evacuate water and allow you to maintain control of the car on wet surfaces. Summer tires also provide lower rolling resistance and quieter tires.
The selection of the optimal summer tires is supported by product labels that provide information on the most important tire parameters such as wet grip and tire noise levels. The right tires mean the right size as well as the right speed and load capacity. We will pay from PLN 50 to PLN 120 for the replacement of a standard set of wheels.
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Experts recommend checking tire pressure once a month. The pressure values specified by the vehicle manufacturer are indicated in the owner's manual, as well as on a sticker located on the driver's door pillar, under the fuel filler flap or in the glove box. You can use a 5 zloty coin to measure the tread depth. If the silver rim is still visible after inserting it into the main groove in the recess, the tread depth is less than the allowable 1,6 mm and the tire should be replaced with a new one.
Unfortunately, a 2016 study in Europe found that too many drivers don't take good care of their car's tires. As many as 76 percent. motorists control the pressure not every month, but 54 percent. The tread depth is checked only once a year or not at all.
Source: TVN Turbo / x-news
