{"id":2188,"date":"2014-12-02T09:52:12","date_gmt":"2014-12-02T07:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toprentacar.bg\/en-news\/?p=2188"},"modified":"2022-11-25T15:33:18","modified_gmt":"2022-11-25T13:33:18","slug":"winter-tires-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toprentacar.bg\/en-news\/winter-tires-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Useful tips when choosing winter tires"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The main function of the vehicle tire&nbsp;is to eliminate the imperfections of the road surface. It is one of the most important car components&nbsp;responsible for the comfort and safety on the road.<\/p>\n<p>During the winter season you should change your&nbsp;tires. We&#8217;ll give you some basic tips and main characteristics that you should follow&nbsp;when choosing winter tires.<\/p>\n<h2>Main differences between winter and summer tires<\/h2>\n<p>Winter tires are different with their&nbsp;pattern &#8211; they have multiple blades that reduce the braking distance in winter conditions. It is recommended to put them on at temperatures below 6-7 degrees. Winter tires are mostly symmetrical&nbsp;and&nbsp;the direction of rotation coincides with the direction of movement of the car.<\/p>\n<h2>Markings on the tires<\/h2>\n<p><strong>What do the symbols on the tires mean?<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Example<\/em>: \u201e215\/45R17 91W\u201c<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>with \u201e215\u201c is indicated the width of the tire (measured in millimeters);<\/li>\n<li>\u201e45\u201c is the ratio of height to width of the tire (as a percentage);<\/li>\n<li>\u201eR\u201d indicates&nbsp;radial structure of the carcass;<\/li>\n<li>\u201e17\u201c indicates the rim diameter in inches;<\/li>\n<li>\u201e91\u201c is the load index; <strong>Load index \/ kg &#8211; 75\/387 kg, 80\/450 kg, 85\/515 kg, 90\/600 kg, 95\/690 kg, 100\/800 kg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u201eW\u201d indicates&nbsp;the speed index, specifying the maximum speed at which the tire resist; <strong>Index \/ max. permitted speed \u2013 P\/150 km\/h, Q\/160 km\/h, R\/170 km\/h, S\/180 km\/h, T\/190 km\/h, H\/210 km\/h, V\/240 km\/h, W\/270 km\/h, Y\/300 km\/h, Z\/over 300 km\/h.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tips<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>During the winter it is important to drive with winter tires on all four wheels!<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of the life of winter tires &#8211; it lasts no more than four years.<br \/>\nRubber mixture loses its properties&nbsp;when&nbsp;high temperatures and sunlight.<\/li>\n<li>Check the following indicators:\n<ul>\n<li>a worn-out situated in the longitudinal grooves of the tires;<\/li>\n<li>tread depth (must be not less than 1,6 mm);<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Storage of tires<\/h2>\n<p>If you do not have the appropriate conditions for storage of your tires can take advantage of the service &#8220;Hotel for tires.&#8221; This will ensure a long life of you tires and properly stored.<br \/>\nIn case you store them at home is good to know that if the tires are with rims, they must be stored in a horizontal position (lying). If you are without rims&nbsp;should be&nbsp;stored in a vertical position. It is important the storage not to be humid, not to have big temperature fluctuations, direct sunlight or heat.<\/p>\n<p>For your comfort and tranquility during the winter <strong> Top Rent A Car <\/strong> offers winter tires without extra charge.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: autoreview.bg<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main function of the vehicle tire&nbsp;is to eliminate the imperfections of the road surface. 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