When do I have to change my tires?

Automobile tires, or anvelope , have to be changed when the legal limit of wear is exceeded, ie 1.6 mm in the entire tread pattern. In addition, if you notice tire alterations in appearance, rolling resistance, road grip or outside noise, we recommend replacing these with new ones.

What information do I need to know before selecting tires?

First, when you seek out them in a tires store, you need to know the entire size (ex: 205/55/16), including things like width (ex: 205), height (ex: 55), diameter (ex: 16). The information are located in the automobile identification book or along the side of the tire if your tires are already fitted with the ID card. In addition, in order to mount the same tire you currently have, you need to know the emblem (eg Pirelli) as well as the SnowControl profile.

Can I put tires with different load ratios and speed?
We help you to check the data entered in the auto identification book and search for tires with load and speed ratios comparable to or above those indexed by this document.

What does the rate index mean?
Indicates the utmost speed where you can run a tire. These indices are from A1, which equals a speed of 5km / h, up to Y, equal to 300 km / h. The most common speed ratios are highlighted below:

* Q - you can drive up to 160 km / h
* R - you can drive up to 170 km / h
* S - you can drive up to 180 km / h
* T - you can drive up to 190 km / h
* H - you can drive up to 210 km / h
* V - you can drive up to 240 km / h
* W - you can drive up to 270 km / h
* Y - you can drive up to 300 km / h
* ZR - you can drive more than 240 km / h

What are theloading indicators?
They indicate the utmost load that many tire can bear, the actual that is 80 kg, corresponding to index 20, around 1400 kg. The most common loading symbols are:

* 75 - weighs 387 kg per tire
* 79 - weighs 237 kg per tire
* 82 - weighs 475 kg per tire
* 88 - weighs 560 kg per tire
* 91 - weighs 615 kg per tire
* 95 - weighs 690kg per tire
* 100 - weights up to 800 kg per tire

What will be the difference between a winter tire (anvelope de iarna) and an all-season tire (anvelope de vara)?
Winter tires keep their temperature below 7 degrees Celsius, offering increased adhesion towards the cold, no matter the running surface. Due to this composition, they're not recommended in the summer, if the high temperatures get them to too soft, using very quickly.

Compounds used in the manufacture of all-season tires must enable safe running in the winter along with summer. In the snow, the performance associated with an all-season tire is lower in contrast to a winter tire. At the same time, a summer tire is much more proof against temperatures and high speeds than an all-season

What would be the tires that are accepted in the winter months?
Cars furnished with tires marked while using blend of M + S (mud & snow = mud and snow) circulate regularly during winter. The Ministry of Transport has decided that all-season tires are accepted as winter tires, once they have the M + S mark.

Who is the authority empowered to check whether cars are furnished with winter tires?
The Traffic Police could be the only authority empowered to carry out vehicle control when it comes to checking tires. In the case of transport vehicles using a mass higher than 3.5 tons and also auto vehicles using more than 9 seats (such as the driver), the legal right to stop and control in visitors are also the responsibility of the State Inspectorate for Control in Road Transport.