When do I have to change my tires?

Automobile tires, or anvelope, have to be changed when the legal limit of wear 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 these with a.

What information do I need to know before choosing tires?

First, before you look for them in a tires store, you have to know the full size (ex: 205/55/16), including things like width (ex: 205), height (ex: 55), diameter (ex: 16). The information come in the vehicle identification book or on the side of the tire if the tires have been fitted with the ID card. In addition, if you want to mount the identical tire you have now, you need to know the company (eg Pirelli) and also the SnowControl profile.

Can I put tires with various load ratios and speed?
We give you advice to check the data entered in the auto identification book and look for tires with load and speed ratios equal to or over those indexed by this document.

What does the rate index mean?
Indicates the absolute maximum speed where you'll be able to operate a tire. These indices are from A1, which equals a speed of 5km / h, as much as 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 maximum load that each tire can bear, the tiniest ones is 80 kg, corresponding to index 20, approximately 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 will be the difference between a winter tire (anvelope de iarna) as well as an all-season tire ( anvelope de vara)?
Winter tires keep their temperature below 7 degrees Celsius, offering increased adhesion on the cold, regardless of the running surface. Due to this composition, they may not be recommended during the summer, once the high temperatures cause them to become too soft, using quickly.

Compounds employed in the creation of all-season tires must permit safe running both in winter along with summer. In the snow, the performance associated with an all-season tire is gloomier in contrast to a winter tire. At a similar time, a summer tire is a lot more resistant against temperatures and high speeds than an all-season

What are the tires which are accepted in the winter months?
Cars equipped with tires marked with the mix 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 hold the M + S mark.

Who will be the authority empowered to evaluate whether cars are built with winter tires?
The Traffic Police may be the only authority empowered to execute vehicle control when it comes to checking tires. In the case of transport vehicles having a mass in excess of 3.5 tons and also auto vehicles using more than 9 seats (like the driver), the right to stop and control in traffic is also the responsibility of the State Inspectorate for Control in Road Transport.