Experts told about ways to increase the resource of winter tires

Proper use and proper storage allow winter tires to longer not lose their characteristics. In the group "Explain" prepared a number of tips that will prevent their premature damage.

Run through the new rubber. On the first 500-1000 kilometers of run: exclude sudden stops and starts with slippage; keep the speed not above 80 km / h; try to move on pure dry asphalt.

Change the wheels in season. Rely not on the date in the calendar, but on the temperature. Install winter tires when for several days the thermometer does not rise above +7 ° C. In spring, change it to summer after the complete descent of snow and ice with steady warming above +7 ° C.

Control the condition of the wheels. Balance every season, every 10,000 to 12,000 kilometers, or after the tires are removed and installed.

Adjust the collapse-convergence annually and after intervention in the chassis.

• Control your blood pressure 2-3 times a month. Its deviation from the norm leads to accelerated wear and loss of grip. The necessary parameters are prescribed in the instructions for the car.

If you find fallen spikes, visit the tire shop for advice on the possibility of re-installation. Repairs should not be delayed until the mass loss of elements.

Before being sent to the warehouse, the tires must be washed and dried. Keep them in a dry, dark, ventilated place with a temperature of 0 to +25 °C, away from batteries and aggressive substances.

What defects pose a threat? Driving on tires is prohibited if they have:

- a hernia (bulge) on the tread;

- cuts on the side;

- a visible metal cord.

Periodically inspect the tires: this will allow you to timely identify defects and avoid danger on the winter track.