FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1: What is Tire?
Answer 1: Tire as a pneumatic, dynamic system, is a composite product made essentially from rubber compounds, textile & steel reinforcement materials and used for carrying load .
Tires are a driver's first and only contact with the road, transferring actions like steering, braking, accelerating and turning to the road surface.

Question 2: What should tire inflation pressure be?
Answer 2: This will depend on load and speed of the vehicle of which tires are fitted.Therefore inflation pressure as specified by vehicle manufacturer should be respected.
Proper tire inflation is a key ingredient in driving safety and long tire life. If tire pressure is lower or higher than the correct level, life span of the tire will be shorter. In case of high tire pressure(over inflation), since the center of the tread bears most of the vehicle load, tread will wear out faster on the center than the shoulders. Uneven wear reduces the useful life of the tire..An over-inflated tire carcass is also prone to explosion on rough impact or when it comes into contact with sharp objects. 
On the other hand, low tire pressure will result in rapidly wear out both sides of the tire shoulder, while the middle of the road contact surface becomes concave.         Under inflation also generates excessive heat which reduces tire durability.        Finally, this situation reduces fuel economy through increased rolling resistance..
It is wise to check your tire's inflation at least once a month with an accurate tire pressure gauge. Continuous loss of inflation pressure is an indication of a possible tire/wheel assembly problem; consult your tire professional immediately if you encounter this situation. Be sure to check the pressure while the tires are cold, and have not been used recently. If you drive even a mile this will cause your tire pressure to increase and give you an inaccurate reading.
 
Question: What is  TWI?
Answer 3: TWI means “Tread Wear Indicator” in abbreviation. The tread wear indicator is a small raised rubber bar that runs across the grooves of the tire tread, marking the minimum allowable tread depth. When the tread is worn to the same level with the tread wear indicators,This means that the tire has reached its wear limit and must be replaced.Because the tires as such, can no longer provide sufficient traction in the rain or snow. There are usually six tread wear indicators spaced evenly around the tire.It is strongly recommended that light-truck and truck tires should be replaced before they worn out to minimum tread depth of 3 mm.

Question 4: How should the tire be mounted onto the rim?
Answer 4:First of all tire mounting is a special job requiring to be done by well trained people .So, you should always get your tires changed by only trained Technicians using proper tools, safety equipment and procedures. Dish detergents,any petroleum and/or vegetable oils and any silicone base material  must not be used as the tire mounting fluid(lubricant).Because these can lead to your tire sliding on the rim  under extreme acceleration or braking. Rims must be free of any damage and rust .
 
Question 5 : What are basic differences between Tubeless and Tube type tires?
Answer 5: Tubeless tires generally offer more benefits vs tube type tires :

• Less complicated mounting process due to use of a single-piece wheel
whereas tube type tires use multi piece rims.
• Decreased weight with lighter tire/wheel assembly(no tube;no flap..)
• Less maintenance of parts and reduced  parts inventory
• Improved bead durability potential from less brake drum heat resulting from higher wheel clearance
• Improved crown and sidewall durability potential from cooler running
 tubeless casing
• Fuel saving because of less internal friction without tube and flap.
• Reduction of run flats because the butyl liner clings to penetrating objects, thus slowing air loss
• Better lateral stability from lower section height
• Reduced downtime from punctures

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