Vehicle Maintenance 101 = TYRE CHECKS
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2018
- In this episode of this back to basics help series...
How to do a health check on your tyres (tires!).
This is vital for the safety of yourself, passengers and other road users and is a common failure for an MOT in the UK.
See the links for other useful guides!
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Very clear explanation. I have watched several videos of others about tires but no one explained as clearly as you did.
Thanks a lot.
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OMG best explanation on the internet! Why can’t everyone be this clear
That means a lot thankyou. I'm not very good at the video thing but I try and making the teaching high quality! 🐷👍
Excellent clear explanation .thanks so much for sharing 👌🏽
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Very well explained, thank you👍
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best no nonsense video. SUBSCRIBED
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Thank you, very helpful.
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Simple and clear explanation 👍👍👍👍
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Excellent stuff
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Very helpful video, cheers
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I have just checked my Rear tyres on my Honda , they are from 2014 , and have very very slight cracks on the edge of the tread , changing them on Wednesday !
That's not too bad tbf. If you said, 2004.... I'd be more concerned. Very very slight cracks on the edge are not unusual on older tyres especially tyres which are a harder compound for longer life. But it's always better to be safer than sorry, as tyres are the only thing between you and the road!
Thankyou for sharing useful video
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Never knew about twi. Thanks 👍
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GOOD EXPLANATION.... SIMPLE LIKE THAT.
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Wow so clearly stated!!!
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Very good presentation
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I've had a lot of driving instances, where I was so glad I had bought decent quality tyres AND looked after them each week. Also one thing I never do is buy one at a time, I always get four of the same type and model. I check my pressures every week and sometimes more than that, as quite often some tyres can go down quickly for whatever reason (dodgy valve or bad fitting alloy wheel?). I try if possible to have my wheels properly aligned and balanced, although it seems some cars fare better than others after having this done.
Wow that is some commitment! I always advise having tyres in pairs for sure. As often FWD cars wear differently front/rear. Well done though for keep your car safe and legal
@@mitchbrown3911 I wish! The 306 car I have at the moment is running on the tyres it came with when I bought it used. Sadly the previous owner bought cheap unknown crap, and a couple of decent branded ones are one there as well. They are not that old and have a lot of tread left, but if I had the money I would put four good new ones on.
The Centre 3/4 of the tyre is important because some tyres have a tread which is out beyond the wear markers leading to the edge of the tyre, but still falls within the central 3/4
The best way to make sure is if you have a 205 width tyre, half it (205mm / 2 = 102.5mm) so 102.5mm is the centre point
3 quarters of the total 205mm width is 153.75mm (205 x 75%)
That means that you need to have at least 1.6mm of tread on 77mm* on either side of the centre point of the tyre which is 102.5mm in from the edge.
*Rounded up
I think....that's what I just said in the video ...just without complicated maths 🤣
just to clarify, the edges can be bald, but not showing cord. and as long as the centre tread has over 1.6mm its fine?
Centre 3/4 of the tyre minimum 1.6mm.
99% of people never ever check their tyres. If it passes it's mot they consider it a car with no issues
Indeed. #oldcomments
They come and buy new tyres.if they need
Yes. My sister took her car to MOT and it failed with 6 dangerous faults. One of which was a missing wheel nut.
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
That's what I've got for tyre looking exactly like tyre on the left on your video with bald edge (no cord showing) from local KwikFit today. Fuming and going there tomorrow to talk to them.
Yeah, that's what you get with Kwitfit. . . Raised block tread on the outer and inner edges is common with performance tyres, may look like low tread or lack of tread but in fact is perfect
Everyone says cracks in between the tread blocks are bad yet they pass an m.o.t , so I’ll very confused !!!
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Hi good information does the speed rating have to be same across the axle best regards James
Not at all. Just consider speed rating v your use of the tyre 👍
Hi mate, I have changed my vehicle Isuzu d max 2013 tyre and rims (215 55 r15 to 255 60 r18) since then rear brake stated making noise whenever stop the car. Brake pads are checked and are in condition, unable to understand what cause the issue? This vehicle has shoe drum brake on the rear? Any advice
I'd say that's probably a coincidence tbh. (The wheel change) In your situation I would strip off the caliper and pads, do a brake service and then do a service on the drum brakes also. Likely, during the course of that routine maintenance, if there is something more seriously wrong, you will find it. 👍🐷
Hi sir . Great video . I know I'm going to sound so stupid and I'm sure your busy . But my aunt has wearing on the outside and the middle bit just measured at 2.8 and is ok I think but wanted to double check with you . I know I sound silly but I could do with your advice thanks she's 71 and can't afford to do them right this moment thanks . Also do you have any merch or a patrion thanks
Hi there Pat. In the UK, legal limit is 1.6mm. So its getting close. Start saving for a new tyre and consider wheel alignment if its wearing unevenly. I do have some merch and a patron ye!
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Hi piggy power.
My 4 tyres are 3 in the central area but the areas to the left and right of the last main tyre groove are at 1.6 although there are no TWIs on these smaller horizontal grooves, ,so Im not sure if these areas to the left and right are within the three quarters of the tyre .It is a close call .Please advise .I have subscribed .
Thanks
Do they have a raised section on these edges?
Hi piggy. No not that I am aware of .Can I send u a picture maybe?
Of course you can. Via Facebook Piggypower page or Instagram account. Thanks
@@PiggyPower ok i will .thanks mate
I'm taking my car for driving test next week and 1 of my tyre is cracking on the sidewall towards the outer edge of the tyre body(if that makes sense). Do you think is risky and the examiner might fail me for that?? please advise
Any cracks in a tyre isn't a good thing, the test doesn't make it more or less safe. Cracks in the tyres outer layers indicate aging and are a warning sign to you! 👍
Won't fail you just won't get in the car an allow you to take test (happened to friends daughters)
This condition is called dry rotting. It's an indication of aging or excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun.
While you may still pass the test, it's advisable that you change the tyre ASAP if the condition is excessive as the outer layer may have been severely weakened.
So cute
Thankyou!? 😮
What do you mean at the end of the vod you said different wheels is a mot fail did i hear that right
Having different sized tyres on the same axle is both a bit foolish and an MOT fail
Where to check a date stamp. ?
On the side of the tyre. Oval imprint with 4 digits indicating the month and year. 1123 would be November 2023 or 0609 would be June 2009 etc. Older tyres don't have this stamp.
That cheap tires are cracking so easily, the wall also failed often and do not keep the shape like good brands like Goodyear or Michelin class
I see many more Michelin and Goodyear show cracking before cheap brands do.
It's a trade off however... They often last longer and "rubber" has a lifespan until it degrades and starts perishing (cracking).
@@PiggyPower It really depends on how we kept them. I had 11 years old continental tires and they are still better without any dry rot than 3 years old Primewell/chinese tires. my cars are kept in garage. Cheap brands often has no dry rot but disintegrated from inside out (steel belt), scalloping, and feathering even the wheel are well balanced and aligned.
So you can have different sizes front and rear...;)
Of course. Just not on the same axle.
@1:20 if rubber is missing the tire is no good 👍
That's what I said 🤔