Maintainance Tips

Tyre care tips to keep ‘em running long and smooth ...

• Always use correct combination of the tyre and rim.
• Clean the tyre rim with a wire brush to remove rust.
• Use a new tube with a new tyre.
• Make sure that when the vehicle moves forward, the tyre rotates in the direction of the arrow as indicated on the sidewall of the tyre (for directional tyres only).
• Use the correct inflation pressure for front and rear tyres with an accurate tyre pressure gauge.
• Check the cold inflation at least once in ten days.
• Continuous loss of pressure indicates a possible tyre or wheel assembly problem that needs immediate attention.
• Always use valve caps to prevent dust and mud from collecting on the tube.
• Ensure that the valve caps are tightly screwed on to prevent air leakage.
• Inspect tyres periodically for cuts and damages, and repair them on time.
• If you notice uneven tread wear, it could be a misalignment and must be serviced by a professional.
• Check tyre balance at the first sign of a vibration or shimmy.
• Keep the tyres free of oil and grease.
• If the tyres are not going to be used for a long period, hoist the vehicle on a jack.
• Keep your vehicle in a mechanically-fit condition.
• Replace used tyre with a new tyre when the tread wear indicator is exposed.
• To avoid slippage during ploughing, either add wheel weights or hydroflate the tyres (for tractors only).
• To minimise stubble damage, adjust track width (for tractors only).
• Rotate the tyres every 5000 kms.
• Check the tyres for objects/stones trapped in the grooves, and remove the objects.