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The importance of correct tyre pressure
The correct tyre pressure is vital for both safety and for extending the life of your tyre.
You should check your tyre pressures monthly, including the spare and before any long distance driving. Make sure the tyre pressures match the pressures recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Tyre pressures should if possible be checked cold. If tyre pressures are checked hot, add 4 to 5 psi (0.3 bar) to the recommended pressures.
In the case of unusual pressure loss, the internal and external condition of the tyre should be checked, as well as the condition of the wheel and valve.
Get a grip on tyre pressures!
Maximum grip on the road is vital for road safety. This can only be achieved with the correct pressure in your tyres. The diagram below shows how much grip a tyre has on the road depending on its pressure.
Tyre pressures - top tips
1 - Safety
Under inflated tyres can not only overheat increasing the chances of it bursting, but also lead to poor handling of your vehicle. Low pressure on the front axle will increase under steer (fig. 1) whereas low pressure on the rear axle will increase over steer (fig. 2).
2 - Economy
Over inflated and under inflated tyres suffer more damage than those with the correct pressure and need to be changed more often. Even 60% inflation, which is not uncommon, can increase tyre wear and significantly shorten the life of the tyre. Vehicles with under inflated tyres have increased rolling resistance that requires more fuel to maintain the same speed.
3 - Environment
Correct tyre pressure helps to maintain optimum fuel efficiency. This equates to lower CO2 emissions from your vehicle and helps protect the environment.
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Summerstar is here !
The exclusively manufactured Summerstar tyre os available exclusively to members of the Point S network.
The tyre is designed to optimise performance during the warm weather offeing better handling, tyre life and safety during the hot summer period. The tyre is manufactured by one of the world's leading premium manufacturers excusively for Point S and gives a great value specialist summer tyre.
The rubber compound has been specially formulated to work at it's optimum at warm conditions, so if you are spending the summer driving around central & southern Europe you can rest assured that the Summerstar will give you the best possible performance.
As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter it is really important that your tyres are in good condition, after all it is the only bit of your vehicle that is actully in contact with the road!
Our technicians will happily provide a free visual Winter Tyre check, checking the tyre tread depth and the visual condition to ensure your tyres look in a healthy condition, don't compromise your safety and that of your passengers.
Call in today and we will happily help you.
