Michelin is OE Tyres Partner for All Honda’s in India:

Michelin tyres have been chosen as the original equipment (O/E) partner for the newly launched Honda Jazz in India.
The selection of the Michelin 175/65 R15 84T Energy XM1 tyres means that the tyres manufacturer has become the O/E partner for all models of Honda produced in India.

Negetive things about Run Flat Tyres(RFT)?

Any new technology will have negatives and RFT is no longer an exception.

See below what I have for you. I have got this from internet.

• They are difficult to find on the replacement market. Few dealers stock them•
• They are expensive.
• “Most models” cannot be repaired.
• They ride rough.
• They tend to generate pattern noise as they wear.
• “Long tread wear does not seem to be a characteristic of these tires.”
• The special mounting/demounting equipment may not be found at all tire shops.

Advantages are many which all of us know !!

Cheers !!

Tire Care Tips - Continuation to the earlier one

• 1. Get Pressure Right - Low tire pressure decreases fuel economy. Tires may lose up to 1 pound per square inch (psi) per month. The specific inflation pressure number can be found on the vehicle placard located on the driver's side doorpost, glove box door, fuel door or in the owner's manual. For accurate pressure, check tires when cool and don't forget the spare. Custom tires and wheels may change standard air pressure requirements, so if you customize have a pro check them out before you go.
• 2. Don't Overload Vehicle - Overloading decreases fuel economy due to increased wind drag and cargo weight. Handing, control and braking are also negatively impacted.
• 3. Rotate Before You Go - Regular rotation helps achieve uniform tire wear and improve road performance. Tires rotated every 6,000 - 8,000 miles have longer life and help maximize your tire investment. It makes sense to get a tire inspection when you rotate.
• 4. Straighten Up - Proper tire alignment provides safe, predictable vehicle control as well as a ride that is smooth, comfortable and free of pulling or vibration. Proper alignment helps tires wear evenly and last longer.
• 5. Bald Isn't Beautiful - Lack of tread affects the tire's ability to grip the road. Make sure tires don't have uneven wear, high or low areas or unusually smooth areas that can increase the risk of road accidents.

Tyre Maintenance Tips

I have got some important information on tyre maintenance tips while surfing on the net.

See them below.

1. Practice changing the tyres in your own drive or near your house as you will feel more comfortable as opposed to having to do it on a cold wintry night on your own.2. Even if you check the tyres everyday before you set off on a journey, you never know what you’ll come across on the road that could puncture the tyres so always be prepared and know how to change your car tyres.3. Try and check the tyres once a week to ensure that the tread depth meets the legal minimum requirement of 1.6mm.4. Ensure that your car tyres are correctly inflated by investing in a digital tyre pressure gauge. You can also use the one in your local petrol station.5. Make sure you check your cars handbook to know what pressure to pump your tyres to.
Other things to note about your tyres include:1. Make sure there are no cuts or holes in your tyre as this could prove quite dangerous when driving. Your car could potentially swerve to one side and you could potentially lose control of your vehicle.2. Also, it is always better to check the tyre pressures and the general appearance of the tyre to make sure they meet the legal requirements.3. This is an important check because if they don’t meet the legal requirements then you could potentially face a fine of up to £2500 plus 3 penalty points per tyre (yes it is per tyre), so if you want to keep your driving license, then make sure you look after your tyres.

http://rubber-tyre-technology.blogspot.com/google3ae1d9e53427dfe6.html

Tyre Noise

Dear Learners,

In this note, I want to take your attention towards a potential threat of tyre " Noise ". Tyre rolling noise emissions have increased over time, which is predominantly due to increased use of wider tyres. Therefore Directive 2001/43/EC complements the vehicle noise standards by setting a test procedure and noise limit values for tyre rolling noise.

I want to explain this with the following video:http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=u02SFvuDnqE

Now a lot more regulations, various governement bodies are planning to regulate tyre noise.

Please visit this website for a lot more information.This site gives a lot of educational videos on vehicle Noise and tyre & road noises in particular.
http://www.transportenvironment.org/htmlpages/display/pid:24

Cheers !!

What is PAH issue in Rubber Industry?

Greetings again!

Do you know that the Extender oils, commonly used in the rubber industry , can contain different levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAH’s are organic substances which hazardous properties are toxic for humans and the environment.

Tyre Industry uses huge quanties of these materials!

Friends, these materials are going to get banned from 2009 December !! Now you need to study about a new class of oil along with conventional extender oils for Rubber. (ie. Aromatic,Naphthenic, Paraffinic oils ).

I know you have so many quieries on it. Do visit this official document on this hot issue on PAH !! (www.etrma.org/pdf/Q&A-version_EN_Dec_05.pdf )