Showing posts with label dunlop tyres. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dunlop tyres. Show all posts

Wednesday, 10 July 2013

REPLACING ONLY TWO TYRES?


Normally you should buy four tires at a time for an automobile but not everyone can afford to change all four tyres at once. So the next best thing is to change two tyres on either the front or rear axle. Most people think that the sensible thing is to change the front tyres before the rear tyres.

I recently found myself in that situation. The mechanic at the dealership told me to put the front tires to the rear and put the new tires on the front. It made sense when he said it but, as it turns out, it’s not the correct thing to do. 

When replacing only two tyres, the correct thing to do is put the new tires on the rear of the car with the older tires on the front of the car – it prevents fish-tailing during a rainstorm.


You don't have control over your back tyres, so you want your best tyres at the back when entering corners on a wet road. The greater tread depth in the back helps maintain control in wet and slippery conditions. The front tyres can be controlled/steered.


The picture below says it all.





























(Image gotten from discounttire.com)

Saturday, 6 July 2013

Toyota Highlander Overview

2013 Toyota Highlander Limited 4dr SUV Exterior

A pioneering vehicle in many ways, the Toyota Highlander was one of the first midsize crossover sport-utilities to be sold in America when it debuted in 2001. With its carlike unibody design, the original Highlander provided a variety of benefits over Toyota's more traditional SUVs, such as better handling, less cabin noise, improved crashworthiness and easier entry and exit for passengers.

Since then, the Highlander has gone on to become one of the most popular crossovers available, appealing to shoppers who want a vehicle with SUV styling, plenty of cargo-carrying versatility and carlike driving characteristics. The second-generation Highlander is larger and roomier than the older model, but a Highlander of any vintage will be one of the better values out there for those who need a comfortable, easy-to-drive vehicle that can carry a fair amount of cargo, handle occasional snow and ice during the winter months and still turn in adequate fuel economy.


2010 Toyota Highlander Limited SUV

The present Toyota Highlander represents the second-generation model, which was introduced for 2008. It's significantly bigger than the previous model in nearly every way, adding shoulder room, hiproom and legroom all around as well as additional cargo capacity. It also has a more powerful V6 engine and other new features.

The tyre sizes of Highlander model 2013-2008 is P245/65R17

2002 Toyota Highlander 2WD 4dr SUV

The first-generation Toyota Highlander was produced from 2001-2007. It was powered by either a 155-hp four-cylinder engine or a 220-hp 3.0-liter V6

The tyre sizes of Highlander model 2007-2001 is P225/70R17

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Thursday, 6 June 2013

Why is Buying Used/Tokunbo Tyres a Safety Risk?







It is not good to buy used tyres because they are often filled with temporary sealant. Tyres that have been used for more than 6 years have high possibility of tread separation while on the road, resulting in fatal accidents than often lead to death. You cannot deny the fact that a second-hand tyre may have had punctures, suffered wear and tear, ozone cracking, cuts and loss of air pressure due to weight imbalance. Even improper storage of the tyres can contribute to deterioration. Ideally, a tyre must not be used more than 6 years and you just bought a used tyre that you have no idea how long it had been in use for. 

You might as well go and pick up some from a tyre graveyard, and end up in your own. Over a period of time, a tyre loses its ability to create friction on road. This means that it will take longer for your car to decelerate after you have applied breaks. It also means that your car's fate is unpredictable during monsoons. This was the exact reason why a tyre-manufacturing giant like Bridgestone Americas Tyre Operations LLC suddenly decided to discontinue the sale of its second-hand tyres.





As you may have noticed in the case of a regular rubber-band, its chemical and physical properties change over a period of time. It loses its elasticity and becomes loose. The exact phenomenon takes place with tyres even though they may not have been used for a long time. They wear and tear naturally over a period of time. When you buy a used tyre, you will break the chain between the tyre manufacturer and the owner of the tyre under whose name it is registered. This will keep you uninformed in an event that these tyres are recalled. It is a fact that most accidents caused from a tyre failure are mainly due to separation of tread from loss of adequate adhesion between the steel and rubber in radial tyres.

Insist on new tyres to protect yourself and your family. At xpress tyres, we sell only brand new tyres. We offer competitive price for passenger car, suv, van and truck tyres by the leading names including Dunlop, GoodYear, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Firestone and Continental. SMS ur size to +2347011311444




Friday, 31 May 2013

WATCH HOW HIGH SPEED TYRE BLOWS OUT CAUSING MASSIVE ACCIDENT


Count yourself lucky if you've never had a tire blowout. If you have, you know just how scary it can be. The tips below will help you know what to do to maintain control of your vehicle and get safely to the roadside.
Know what a tire blowout feels like:

When a tire explodes at speed, two things happen:
  • The vehicle starts to slow down.
  • The vehicle pulls strongly to the left or right, depending on which tire burst. 

Know what to do if you have a tire blowout

To get safely to the shoulder during a blowout, you first need to avoid swerving into another lane or grinding to a dangerously slow speed. To do this, you need the following one-two punch of speed and steering:
  • Keep pressure on the accelerator -- or maybe even step on it a bit -- so your vehicle maintains its forward momentum.
  • Steer in the opposite direction of where the vehicle is pulling. For example, if the vehicle is pulling left, steer right. 

Once you have the vehicle under control, you can pull to the shoulder or another safe location. As with most unknowns, having an idea of what to expect goes a long way toward calming your fears and giving you the tools you need to safely handle a tire blowout.

Know what causes a tire blowout:

Blowouts are the result of air escaping from the tire -- slowly or all at once -- leaving it with less air pressure than needed to support your car's weight, passengers and whatever else you're hauling around.

Not having enough pressure in your tires forces the rubber to work harder than it's built to. Working past the limits of its design causes the tire to get too hot, which breaks down its internal structure and, ultimately, causes a blowout.

Blowouts can also be caused by asking your tires to carry more weight than they can manage, immediate or old impact damage, or a puncture that releases air over time until eventually the tire cries uncle in the form of a blowout. 
  
Know how to prevent a tire blowout:
Regular tire pressure checks are the best way to prevent blowouts and extend the life of your tires. Learn how to check tire pressure yourself or stop by any tyre service center for a fast inspection. Also, drive safely and avoid road hazards to keep tires strong.

We offer competitive price for passenger car, suv, van and truck tyres by the leading names including Dunlop, Good Year, Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Firestone and Continental. SMS ur size to +2347011311444






Monday, 15 April 2013

DUNLOP TYRES 4 SALE!!!!


Dunlop tyres, all sizes available @ xpress tyres. Just give us a call and we deliver your tyres to you.