How Tyre Specification Errors Create Hidden Safety Risks
Driving with a misfitted tyre is an error that many drivers overlook. However, it is true that such a fitting is often not deliberate. For instance, using an incorrect tyre size, subtle incompatibilities with the specifications (load index, speed rating, different tyre construction or manufacturer-specific codes) still represent potential dangers that go unnoticed because safety problems do not arise at once. Why Tyre Specification Goes Beyond Size Learning what each of these specifications means will help the driver know whether the tyres used are in line with what the vehicle actually requires, not just matching the diameter to make it a tyre that fits the wheel arch. Casting a look at the size code of a tyre only gives us an idea of the size or dimensions of the tyre. Other characteristics are also engraved, usually on the tyre’s sidewall, and make a vital contribution to safety and legal aspects. Load Index Numbers and Their Real-World Implications Load index is es...