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It’s not safe to use summer tires in winter, but that doesn’t stop everyone. There is also a category of drivers who can travel with a winter kit all summer long. And although it is not expressly prohibited, it is strongly discouraged to do so: the rubber compound contains much more natural rubber, which provides the tires with softness in low temperatures – among other things, this means that winter tires wear much more on the asphalt in the heat.
Camber and tire pressure
Perhaps the most common cause of tire problems is incorrect wheel alignment. Not all drivers follow the recommendations to correct the wheel alignment angles after each intervention in the car’s suspension. If this check is not done in time, it may subsequently turn out that the front or rear pair of tires “eaten” from the edges.
Incorrect wheel alignment can compete with an equally popular cause of rapid wear – improper tire pressure. Tire pressure should be checked every three weeks and must be checked before a long trip.
Defective suspension
Setting up the chassis kinematics is an extremely complex and demanding process, during which many factors are taken into account. Only after that the new car model gets a ticket to the conveyor. At the same time, damage to the suspension during operation can immediately affect the condition of the tires: this is also indicated by the multiple zones of increased tread wear. Such symptoms are an indication for visiting a service station and checking the car’s suspension.
Aggressive driving
Forcing curbs at speed leads to deformation of the tire carcass, which, although it has a margin of safety, does not return to its previous shape after certain loads. In the most severe cases, a dent or rupture remains on the tire, making it impossible to use it, but even if everything looks good on the outside, damage from jumping over curbs violates the geometry and the tires will probably last much less. Nokian Tires has solved the problem of damaged sidewalls and developed the Aramid Sidewalls technology. The use of ultra-strong aramid fibers increases the sidewall’s resistance to punctures and cuts, provides even greater tire mileage and gives more confidence to drivers on the road.
And of course, you should pay attention to your driving style. The faster the car goes in a corner and the higher its mass, the more the tires wear off, providing the necessary grip and keeping the car on the trajectory.
Consequences of improper storage
The condition of tires can be worsened not only by improper operation, but also by violation of the requirements for their storage. Tires should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated and damp place. In addition, tires without rims cannot be stacked or suspended, and tires on rims must be placed vertically. If the necessary conditions for storing off-season kits are not available, then you can use the “Hakka-hotel” service provided by VIANOR tire centers: you can come, change your shoes and leave the tires for storage. All you need to do is make an appointment to visit a tire center, leave your car and wait while Vianor specialists take out winter tires from the warehouse, carry out tire fitting and send summer tires to the warehouse.
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