When do we change tires?

[l_a_n_c_e]

aside from the obvious reason na kalbo na yun gulong, may general rule ba ang pagpalit ng goma? depende ba ito kung ilan taon na yun tires mo o kung tumakbo na ito ng ilan number of kilometers?

newbie questions lang po.

[Ungas]

First thing to look out for is the tread wear indicator, if matches height with your present tread, be on the market for a new set of tires. You could be risking hydroplane on wet roads and loose grip on curves.

Kung madalas naman nakaparada ang sasakyan, dapat iniikot ang goma para pantay ang distribution of weight. Maiiwasan magkaroon ng bewang yung goma. Pag may hangin naman ang goma, tatagal pa ito ng 7-9 years. Wag lang gaanong mabibilad sa init ng araw. Unmounted rubbers can be stored safely for 5 years or more.

[ian_rex]

yep. wear indicators is the best gauge kung kelan dapat magpalit. unless something goes wrong. blowout, sidewall failure, etc.

[frt]

OT: Lance taga PB ka ba? Welcome to tsikot!

[speedyfix]

also, change the tires if they have cracks sa sidewall or kung may lumulobo na sa tread. this means the integrity is compromised na which could lead to a blowout when you don't expect it.

[l_a_n_c_e]

*frt: yup, i'm from pb too. thanks for the welcome.

thanks peeps for the infos.

nalubak kasi ako at highspeed. nagkaroon ng dalawang 3/4" crack sa sidewall yun right front tire ko. pina-vulcanize ko kaso lomobo na. i guess i need to change it. sayang, makapal pa naman. 18 months palang at 20T kms palang ang itnatakbo.

i need to buy a pair right?

[frt]

YUp better buy a pair. PAra even ang wear. Gawin mo nalang reserve yung isang maayos pa.

[otanex]

sir lance pasingit na rin ha ?!?!

how much kaya ang pair??? 195/55/R15 at anong magandang brand at matibay ??? need to change tire na rin kasi eh.. ;-)

[Recon Ryan]

195/55/R15 ... i checked 2 weeks ago, P2300 - P6200, depending on the brand.

Btw, I got Nexen N2000 ... bago pa eh so i cant say much about these ... hope to hear something about it from anybody ... ups and downsides. Thanks.

[empy]

Originally posted by l_a_n_c_e
nalubak kasi ako at highspeed. nagkaroon ng dalawang 3/4" crack sa sidewall yun right front tire ko. pina-vulcanize ko kaso lomobo na. i guess i need to change it. sayang, makapal pa naman. 18 months palang at 20T kms palang ang itnatakbo.

i need to buy a pair right?

yes, replace those tires asap. pag lumobo yung sidewall mo, it means the tire's structural integrity has been compromised. delikado yan especially with a high-speed blowout.

ingat na lang