Introduction to Tyre Safety:
The failure to attend to tyre safety is a vital factor in thousands of road accidents every year. Research by the CSIR indicates that nearly 20% of accidents involving minibuses have tyre failure as a contributing factor. It won't help if you have the best brakes on the market, but your tyres are worn.
When braking, the idea is to have sufficient friction between the road surface and tyre to bring the vehicle to a standstill. If the tyres are worn there will not be enough friction and the tyre will slide over the road surface, not stopping the vehicle. This is also true for handling and steer ability.
Basic rules about tyre safety:
Always spend time to ensure you have correct, safe tyres on your vehicle:
Tyres should always be replaced with the same size designation as recommended by the vehicle or tyre manufacturer.
Tyre brand, size and tread pattern must be the same on each axle.
All four tyres should...
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