Guarantees to be handled by manufacturer. 3 Months on thread lift from date of purchase. Seller not responsible for consequential liability. Guarantee only in South Africa, tyres outside the borders of South Africa has no guarantee. Please contact us for more information on the life of the tyres and guarantee.
What do I do if I see a 'bubble' on the sidewall?
A bubble on the sidewall of a tyre generally indicates damaged cords caused by severe impact. It is confirmed by a visible corresponding break in the inner liner. Air has infiltrated between the plies and caused the bulge. When a tyre with damaged cords gets hot, it will experience a sudden loss of air. A tyre with a bubble on the sidewall should be removed immediately. A tyre in this damaged condition cannot be repaired.
Why is proper tyre inflation important?
Something unique about a tyre is the fact that it is the only component on the vehicle which is not attached to the vehicle by bolts and nuts, screws or welding.
A tyre remains attached to the vehicle ONLY due to the snug fit of the bead on the rim and the inflation pressure inside the tyre, forcing the bead firmly against the bevel contour of the rim and rim flange.
If the tyre loses its inflation pressure it will NOT remain attached to the vehicle.
Tyre Rotation
Tyre rotation can be beneficial in several ways. When done at the recommended times, it can preserve balanced handling and traction of the tyres and even out tyre wear. It can even provide performance advantages. When should tyres be rotated? We recommend that high performance tyres be rotated every 5000 to 8000 kms, even if they don't show signs of wear. Tyre rotation can often be done with oil change intervals while the vehicle is off the ground anyway. Tyre rotation helps even out tyre wear by allowing each tyre to serve in as many of the vehicle's wheel positions as possible. Remember, tyre rotation can't correct wear problems due to worn mechanical parts or incorrect inflation pressures. It's also important to check your owner's manual for specific details on what method of tyre rotation the vehicle's manufacturer recommends.
While every vehicle is equipped with four tyres, usually the tyres on the front need to accomplish very different tasks than the rear tyres. And the tasks encountered on a front wheel drive car are considerably different than those of a rear wheel drive car. Tyre wear experienced on a performance vehicle will usually be more severe than those on a family sedan. Each wheel position can cause different wear rates and different type of tyre wear.
While no one likes their tyres to wear out, it is actually an advantage when all of the tyres on a vehicle wear at the same rate throughout their life. As tyre wear reduces tread depth, it allows the tyres to respond to the driver's input more quickly and increases dry road performance. Since tyre rotation will help all of the vehicle’s tyres wear at the same rate, it will keep the tyres performing equally on all four corners.
When your tyres wear out together you can get a new set of tyres, without being forced to buy pairs. If you replace tyres in sets you will maintain the original handling balance. And our suppliers are constantly introducing new tyres, each of which improves upon their past product's performance. If you replace your tyres in sets, it allows you to experience today's technology, instead of being forced to match yesterdays.
Breaking in your new tyres
Tyres are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric. Due to these different components, your new tyres require a "break-in" period to ensure that they deliver their normal ride quality and maximum performance. As tyres are cured, a "release lubricant" is applied to prevent them from sticking in their mould. Some of the lubricant stays on the surface of your tyres, reducing traction until it is worn away. Five hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking will allow the mould release lubricant to wear off, allowing the other tyre components to begin working together. It is also important to note that your old tyres probably had very little tread depth remaining when you felt it was time to replace them. As any auto crosser or racer who has tread rubber shaved off of his tyres will tell you "low tread depth tyres respond quicker." Don’t be surprised if your new tyres are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tyre as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down.
NOTE: Be careful whenever you explore the capabilities of your new tyres. Remember that every tyre requires a break-in period for optimum performance.
How do I know when my tyres are worn out?
Many tyres have tread wear indicator bars moulded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it is time to replace the tyre. If you don't have tread wear indicator bars, you can measure the tread depth on your tyres by placing a penny into a tread groove with the head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of the head, it is time to replace your tyres.
