How decent drivers get into accidents rush to get a tire change
- October 11, 2022
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Now many drivers are already thinking about the change of season of “rubber”, although the roads are dry and the temperature is above zero. People make such a
Now many drivers are already thinking about the change of season of “rubber”, although the roads are dry and the temperature is above zero. People make such a decision because they don’t want to queue when the cold comes and people rush en masse to “besiege” tire stores. The decision is good, but only at first glance. In fact, almost often leads to sad consequences and even accidents. The AvtoVzglyad portal talks about the reasons why all this can happen.
Drivers who often drive outside the city opt for narrow studded tires. They perform well in deep snow, but fail on slippery roads. The fact is that a narrow “rubber” has a small contact area with the coating. That is, braking on such tires is less effective than on wide summer shoes. Yes, and the spikes experience more stress with each sharp deceleration or maneuver. And the “nails” make the behavior of the car on a hard surface less stable.
Add to this the rubber compound, which only works optimally in cold weather. As a result, winter tires are clearly inferior to summer tires. The car becomes less predictable, which can lead to an accident. Well, even novice “mates” know that the “nails” fly out. The loss of most of the steel “claws” just before the season is an unpleasant surprise: there will simply be nothing to “bite” into the ice. And on a snowy country road you can get in trouble if the car ‘slips’ around a bend and ends up in a ditch.
Numerous tests have also shown that summer tires slow down better at positive temperatures than winter tires. The experts’ findings were surprising. It turns out that summer shoes work great in autumn air temperatures in the range of 5-15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, if the asphalt is clean and dry, then the “summer” has a clear advantage. Winter tire models with the same temperatures lag behind. The difference in brakes is almost two bodies. But as soon as the thermometer shows -5 degrees, winter models have no equal.
Certain problems may arise when mounting the tires. If there are no queues yet, it is unprofitable for traders to hire a whole team of experienced craftsmen. Usually they invite two hard workers who may not have enough knowledge. As a result, the car owner not only loses time.
Unlucky masters do not balance the wheels properly, they will not notice the self-tapping screw in the tire that they forgot to pull out, or they will put discs with broken geometry on the front axle. They would first be “rolled up” and straightened, but the workers “forget” to report on them. As a result, the car begins to pull to the side, there is a beating or the tire “poisons” the air a little. This will prevent you from responding adequately in an emergency situation, which could lead to a serious accident.
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Drivers who often drive outside the city opt for narrow studded tires. They perform well in deep snow, but fail on slippery roads. The fact is that a narrow “rubber” has a small contact area with the coating. That is, braking on such tires is less effective than on wide summer shoes. Yes, and the spikes experience more stress with each sharp deceleration or maneuver. And the “nails” make the behavior of the car on a hard surface less stable.
Add to this the rubber compound, which only works optimally in cold weather. As a result, winter tires are clearly inferior to summer tires. The car becomes less predictable, which can lead to an accident. Well, even novice “mates” know that the “nails” fly out. The loss of most of the steel “claws” just before the season is an unpleasant surprise: there will simply be nothing to “bite” into the ice. And on a snowy country road you can get in trouble if the car ‘slips’ around a bend and ends up in a ditch.
Numerous tests have also shown that summer tires slow down better at positive temperatures than winter tires. The experts’ findings were surprising. It turns out that summer shoes work great in autumn air temperatures in the range of 5-15 degrees Celsius. Therefore, if the asphalt is clean and dry, then the “summer” has a clear advantage. Winter tire models with the same temperatures lag behind. The difference in brakes is almost two bodies. But as soon as the thermometer shows -5 degrees, winter models have no equal.
Certain problems may arise when mounting the tires. If there are no queues yet, it is unprofitable for traders to hire a whole team of experienced craftsmen. Usually they invite two hard workers who may not have enough knowledge. As a result, the car owner not only loses time.
Unlucky masters do not balance the wheels properly, they will not notice the self-tapping screw in the tire that they forgot to pull out, or they will put discs with broken geometry on the front axle. They would first be “rolled up” and straightened, but the workers “forget” to report on them. As a result, the car begins to pull to the side, there is a beating or the tire “poisons” the air a little. This will prevent you from responding adequately in an emergency situation, which could lead to a serious accident.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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