When do I have to change my tires?

Automobile tires, or anvelope, has to be changed if the legal limit of wear and tear is exceeded, ie 1.6 mm within the entire tread pattern. In addition, if you notice tire alterations in appearance, rolling resistance, road grip or outside noise, we recommend replacing them a new one.

What information do I need to know before selecting tires?

First, before you look for them in a tires store, you should know the complete size (ex: 205/55/16), comprising width (ex: 205), height (ex: 55), diameter (ex: 16). The information are located in the car identification book or along the side of the tire if the tires are actually fitted with all the ID card. In addition, if you need to mount the identical tire you have now, you should know the emblem (eg Pirelli) along with the SnowControl profile.

Can I put tires with various load ratios and speed?
We counsel you to check the data entered in the auto identification book also to search for tires with load and speed ratios corresponding to or higher those listed in this document.

What does the velocity index mean?
Indicates oferte anvelope from which you'll be able to run a tire. These indices are from A1, which compatible a speed of 5km / h, approximately Y, similar to 300 km / h. The most common speed ratios are highlighted below:

* Q - you can drive up to 160 km / h
* R - you can drive up to 170 km / h
* S - you can drive up to 180 km / h
* T - you can drive up to 190 km / h
* H - you can drive up to 210 km / h
* V - you can drive up to 240 km / h
* W - you can drive up to 270 km / h
* Y - you can drive up to 300 km / h
* ZR - you can drive more than 240 km / h

What are theloading indicators?
They indicate the most load that each tire can bear, the littlest that is 80 kg, corresponding to index 20, up to 1400 kg. The most common loading symbols are:

* 75 - weighs 387 kg per tire
* 79 - weighs 237 kg per tire
* 82 - weighs 475 kg per tire
* 88 - weighs 560 kg per tire
* 91 - weighs 615 kg per tire
* 95 - weighs 690kg per tire
* 100 - weights up to 800 kg per tire

What could be the difference between a winter tire (anvelope de iarna) plus an all-season tire (anvelope de vara)?
Winter tires keep their temperature below 7 degrees Celsius, offering increased adhesion towards the cold, regardless of running surface. Due to this composition, they aren't recommended in the summer, once the high temperatures make sure they are too soft, using very quickly.

Compounds utilized in the creation of all-season tires must accommodate safe running in winter as well as in summer. In the snow, the performance associated with an all-season tire is gloomier in contrast to a winter tire. At the same time, a summer tire is more resistant against temperatures and high speeds than an all-season

What are the tires which can be accepted in winter?
Cars designed with tires marked using the blend of M + S (mud & snow = mud and snow) circulate regularly during winter. The Ministry of Transport has decided that all-season tires are accepted as winter tires, once they have the M + S mark.

Who could be the authority empowered to check on whether cars are furnished with winter tires?
The Traffic Police could be the only authority empowered to undertake vehicle control for the purpose of checking tires. In the case of transport vehicles with a mass in excess of 3.5 tons and also auto vehicles using more than 9 seats (such as the driver), the right to stop and control in visitors are also the responsibility of the State Inspectorate for Control in Road Transport.