Guys! I think we as human beings cannot be experts in all matters. The key generic considerations when buying tyres are:
Temperature: Tyres are manufactured for specific operating temperatures which should be clearly marked on the tyre. Temperatures are rated as follows:
A - Hot area
B – Normal weather (most of Kenya covered under this rating except North Eastern)
C – Cold (Typical Scandinavian countries)
Traction: This is what we often refer to good braking capability especially on wet toads/surface. Classified as follows:
“AA” – Best traction rating
“A” – Next best rating – good traction, most good quality tyres are in this category
“B” – Fairly good traction
“C” – Poor traction
Tread wear: This denotes how fast a tyre tread will wear out. When you talk of cheap tyre prices, always look out for this rating when you think you are getting a very tempting price. A tyre rated as 400 is better in terms of tread wear and should last longer than a tyre rated as 150
Speed and Load rating: most tyres even for salon cars are rated for both speed and load. For instance a tyre rated as 91H can sustain upto 600kgs of weight/load and a speed of upto 210KPH
Date of Manufacture: Do you know that some companies recommend that tyres should not be used after 4 years (as in they expire after 4 years). Check the date of manufacture whenever there is an offer lest you end up buying a tyre that was manufactured in 2105 which means week 21 of the year 2005.
You better be safe and look out for basics
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