April 09, 2009

Selecting Tires For Your Hybrid Car


Tires For Your Hybrid Car

Exclusive Summary About Hybrid Car Tires by Della Franklin and James S Todman

First time hybrid car users may still be quite a bit unfamiliar with the new and innovative hybrid car tire designs. When you are planning on replacing your hybrid car tires, remember to pick the low-rolling resistance tire models.

Experts know that the low-rolling resistance tires are as groundbreaking as the hybrid car design itself. This means that consumers have to look for new low-rolling resistance tire designs that are available at tire store centers.

The name low-rolling resistance tires is derived from the measurement taken as the tire rolls on the surface of the road. The longer the tire rolls at a given rate, the lower the resistance it encounters hence the name low-rolling resistance tire.

Car tires make use of energy in the form of heat. This is evident in three various contact points on the car tires.

Five Tips to Keep Your Car Tyres in Good Condition

1. Correct Tyre Pressure

Regularly check your car tyres are not under or over inflated.

Whenever your car tyres are repaired or replaced make sure they are correctly balanced when remounted on your car. If not this will cause vibrations, increasing tyre wear, damaging suspension and leading to driver fatigue.

2. Balance and Alignment

Correct alignment is necessary to have the steering, suspension, wheel components and car tyres all working in harmony to achieve the optimum performance from your vehicle.

3. Inspection

Most tyres have a tread wear indicator built into them. Remove any stones and other objects stuck in a car tyre's tread.

4. Repairs

Don't risk driving on a car tyre that is losing pressure. Never try repairing a car tyre yourself.

5. Tyre Rotation

By regularly rotating the tyres their lifespan is extended and uneven car tyre wear is avoided.

Visit a car tyre specialist for further advice and to check the condition of your current car tyres.

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