Correct matching of front and rear tyres is important to obtain optimum performance and handling
A new front tyre with a worn rear tyre can cause instability
Use a mild soap solution to clean sidewalls, white striping or lettering, and rinse off with plain water. Never apply any other material, cleaners or dressings, to enhance sidewall appearance.
These may degrade rubber and remove inherent ozone cracking/weather checking resistance.
Bent wheel rims and bent or cracked cast wheels should be replaced immediately.
Bent rims may cause wheel wobble, bead unseating and, in the case of tubeless tyres, gradual air loss.
Sudden wheel failure may result from the use of cracked cast wheels.
The treatment that tyres receive during extended periods of inactivity may directly affect their mileage and performance.
- Oil and Gasoline
- Prolonged contact with oil or gasoline causes contamination of the rubber compound, making the tyre unsuitable for use.
Wipe off any oil or gasoline immediately with a clean rag.
Do not use any tyre that has been exposed to oil, gasoline, corrosives or non-rubber compatible liquids.
- Prolonged contact with oil or gasoline causes contamination of the rubber compound, making the tyre unsuitable for use.
- Temperature
- Try to avoid frequent and varied extremes of temperature during storage.
Do not keep tyres next to radiators or sources of heat. Tyres subjected to these conditions will age more quickly than those stored in a cool, constant environment.
- Try to avoid frequent and varied extremes of temperature during storage.
- Sunlight
- Tyres stored in direct sunlight for long periods of time will harden and age more quickly than those kept in a dark or dimly lit area.
- Ozone
- Do not store tyres where electric motors are present. The high concentration of ozone will accelerate tyre aging.
Santosh Tyres does not recommend nor warrant retreading, regrooving, siping, inserts, sidewall lettering, inlays or additions, nor any other modification or alteration of Santosh Tyres.
Keep in mind that hard cornering , passengers , heavy loads and sustained high speeds will require higher pressures Underinflated tyres can result in imprecise cornering, higher running temperatures, irregular tread wear at the edge of the contact patch , fatigue cracking, overstressingand eventual of the tyre carcass.
Overinflating tyres does not increase load carrying capacity, but will result in a hard ride and accelerated tyre wear in the center of the contact patch.
Loss of pressure may occur due to worn out or badly seated valve cores.Check valve cores . If necessary, tighten for correct seating, or remove and replace them.A metal or hard plastic valve cap with an inner gasket should be used and installed finger tight to protect the valve core from dust, moisture and to help maintain a positive air seal. -Repeated loss of inflation pressure may result from undetected tyre damage.Visually inspect tyres for punctures, cuts, abrasions,
When fitting a new tyre on a rim requiring a tube, a new tube should be fitted at the same time Old tubes become stretched and if an old tube is fitted within a new tyre, it can crease and fail due to thinning of the tube rubber.
Tubes should be repaired only by an expert.
Secure tube valve to rim with care.