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There are many types of rubber - from small and economical, to expensive solutions for tuning or aggressive driving style. However, when it comes to replacing four wheels, even in popular size 205 55 16, it can be quite an expensive decision, even when buying for the budget segment.
There are several solutions to protect your investment and maximize tire life:
- Changing the driving style towards a calmer one. Sharp turns, rapid acceleration and braking along with speeding are the main causes of premature wear on any tire, even a durable one.
- Hitting a curb stone, hitting potholes, stones, crushed stone and other obstacles that may be encountered on the road. Even if it doesn't cause immediate damage, frequent curb hits, etc., will wear down the tires significantly. Each of these meetings can be the last for your tire.
If a visual inspection of the tire reveals significant tread wear, deep scratches, swelling, etc., it is recommended to replace the tire as soon as possible. Increased noise, unstable behavior of the car on the road and vibration of the wheel can also indicate wear.
To extend the number of kilometers you will drive on your tires, as well as to minimize noise and vibration - constantly monitor the pressure in the tires and undergo the "rise/toe" adjustment with the necessary frequency. Modern stands with the use of computer diagnostics, including 3D modeling, allow you to do this quickly, inexpensively and with maximum accuracy. It is highly desirable to undergo such adjustment at each replacement.
Pay attention to timely replacement according to the season. This is important because each type of rubber compound is selected for a certain temperature. Driving on winter tires "out of season" leads to increased wear.
How to choose rubber?
The selection process is always quite painful, you have to go through many sites, compare prices, take away tests and reviews. However, two rules should always be followed:
- wear resistance index - treadwear. The higher it is, the greater the resource of the rubber.
- narrow size - a small spot of contact provides dynamics, but increases fuel consumption and reduces resource life
- high profile, softens the impact, but also deforms the rubber more, reducing the resource
- the possibility to buy one additional wheel - if the model is not so popular, you will succeed, and it is definitely not worth considering before buying it.
