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07/13/2016
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Even stored in the trunk, the spare tire needs some care. Check out 5 tips to not be on hand when you need it
The steppe also needs care beyond to remember to calibrate the tire - especially if it is hanging outside the vehicle.
It is rare to see someone who remembers to take good care of the steppe. When the flat tire, discovers that the spare tire was deflated, damaged or sometimes even bald. Even though being saved for a long time, the spare tire needs attention not to let anyone in your hand when you're in the middle of the road without having to turn to - and this is not limited to remember to calibrate it before you travel. See the most important tips to keep the spare tire in day:
well calibrated
Every 15 days, when calibrating the car's tires, take to fill the spare tire to the amount indicated in the manual for a vehicle with maximum load. This will compensate for the loss of pressure over time and if you go traveling, ensures that it is with the correct calibration to endure the carload. A flat tire overloading the suspension with the vehicle's weight. It used the same method to take care of normal tires.
lower tire can, but only for emergency
Nowadays it is normal that the spare tire is smaller than the tires that are used on a daily basis. Please note: we are talking about the width of the tread, not the wheel size, which should be identical to the other wheels. The steppe with thinner tire is cheaper and lighter, only it is done for an emergency and not to use for a long time or at high speed. Use it to not stand on the road, following slowly to a position where it can fix the tire.
Beware of bald
As normal tires, the spare tire may not be bald. The law says that it must have a minimum depth of 1.6 mm in the furrows, or you can have a fine (which will be more expensive from November). The easiest way to avoid this is not run with them more than necessary and not include it in the tire rotation - besides not wearing the spare tire is easier to coordinate four tires replace the five.
If you change the wheel, replace the screws
Except for a few cars that comes with alloy spare wheel, normal is that the spare tire is in a steel wheel. If you prefer to leave it with a wheel like the rest, do not forget to also change the screws according to the specification of the new wheel. If they are different, they can not fit properly, the risk of not holding the spare tire well with the car in motion.
In good conditions
A tire has a term of validity of, on average, five years. Thereafter, the rubber starts to deteriorate the effect of humidity, temperature and pressure, affecting the whole tire structure. When calibrating the spare tire, make sure presents no crack in the rubber or bent parts, indicating that the spare tire is damaged and runs the risk of causing an accident.
Pay more attention to the spare tire is located outside the vehicle, as in many SUVs and adventurous versions. Even if it is protected, it is more exposed to weather conditions, reducing its useful life compared to a stored steppe inside the car. If you are replacing the spare tire cover, beware of the material. Avoid any product derived from oil, because its chemical component can deform the tire.
Source: IG
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