Tyres in Rugby – Tyre Services

• we change tyres
• We sell tyres from various manufacturers
• we balance the wheels
• we fix the wheels

More information about Tyres

Tyres, depending on the season, there are:

• summer tyres
• all-season tyres
• winter tyres

Depending on the application, tyres are:

• tyres for passenger cars
• truck tyres
• tyres for off-road vehicles (4X4)
• tyres for trucks and buses

Features (requirements) of tyres:

• very good adhesion
• very good steerability
• low rolling resistance
• silent operation
• very good water drainage (resistance to aquaplaning)
• great tread life
• even tread wear
• high driving comfort
• short braking distance

TYRE FUNCTIONS

• vertical load transfer
• ensuring damping of road unevenness
• transmission of driving and braking torque
• generation of lateral force when turning
• ensuring good grip on the road
• ensuring dimensional stability
• ensuring sufficient mileage
• ensuring good steerability of the vehicle
• absorbing as little power as possible
• generating as little noise and vibration as possible
• durability and safety

Tyre air pressure

The tyre load capacity and speed limit apply only when the tyres are cold-inflated to normal pressure.
It is therefore important to follow the tyre manufacturer’s recommendations regarding tyre pressure, and the pressure should be adjusted to the actual axle load of the vehicle.

Tyre pressure that is too high or too low not only causes irregular tread wear but also leads to premature tyre failure.

Tyre pressure should be checked “cold” regularly, every two weeks – especially before long journeys.

After driving, tyres should be left for 2 to 3 hours to cool down to ambient temperature. Do not let the air out of a “hot” tyre.

The recommended tyre pressure for the vehicle or axle should be marked with a sticker on the relevant mudguard.
Reasons for significant differences in pressure between individual tyres (+/- 15% and more) should be investigated at the earliest opportunity.
Tyre pressure gauges should be checked regularly with a reference gauge and adjusted as necessary.

A 25-30% increase in air pressure in a “hot” tyre relative to a “cold” tyre indicates that the tyre is severely worn due to excessive deflection and that tyre delamination is imminent (a 30% increase corresponds to a tyre temperature of approximately 100% ).

To avoid rim corrosion and possible moisture penetration inside the tyre, the compressor tank should be emptied regularly.
An irregular or uneven tyre wear pattern usually cannot be corrected by changing the tyre pressure. In addition, the required decrease or increase in tyre pressure is of great importance in relation to other operational properties.

When the tyre pressure is too low:

• uneven, rapid tread edge wear
• tendency to accelerated tyre bead wear
• risk of vulcanization of the rubber and delamination of the tyre
• delamination of the tyre in the bead area
• intense tyre rubbing against the rim
• poor vehicle handling – instability when driving straight ahead, delayed reaction to steering movements, increased sideways sway

When the tyre pressure is too high

• rapid wear of the central belt of the tread
• reduced resistance to penetration by sharp objects and impact
• reduced driving comfort
• increased wear of other vehicle systems (wear of suspension components, cracking of welds, springs, etc.)
• greater risk of cargo damage