New Tyre Safety & Performance Indicators

The tyre industry has recently rolled out a new customer information program that will see all replacement tyres supplied with key performance and safety labels.

Focussing on three main areas which include fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise the new labelling will be a legal requirement as of the 1st of November 2012.

The three classes will go some way to help customers make an informed decision about their tyre purchase, allowing them to see quickly and clearly the benefits of investing in a higher class tyre.

But what do the different classes actually mean and how much do they really affect the vehicles performance?

When it comes to ensuring you get the most from your tyres, specialists have been preaching about optimum inflation levels for years. As it is scientifically proven that operating tyres either under or over inflated can have a significant affect on a cars efficiency causing motorists to fill up more often and wear through tyres quicker.

These new performance labels actually provide a rating of a tyres efficiency, highlighting through a 7 step sliding scale (A to G), that a class A tyre can reduce your overall fuel consumption by up to 7.5% (depending on your driving style and other external factors). Which when spread over the life of a tyre can make a premium choice a much more shrewd purchase and a budget tyre not as cheap as first thought.

It is not just the efficiency of the tyre that is rated on these new information labels, but also the tyres ability to affect breaking distances. For example the same class A tyre that has been proven to help reduce the vehicles overall fuel consumption can also reduce breaking distances by up to 30% when compared to a Class G tyre. This means that a typical passenger car travelling at 80kmp/h could stop 18m shorter than the same car riding on class G tyres.

The final criteria to be highlighted on the new performance labels is the external rolling noise caused by the tyres, with the dB (A) clearly marked and given a rating of 1 - 3 based on weather it's quiet, average or loud.

All though these are not the only criteria one should consider before the purchase of their new tyres they do go some way to allowing customers to make a more informed decision.

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For more information on tyres and how to choose a quality brand contact our tyre specialist today on 01257 224770 alternativley visit our website: www.cpdavidson.co.uk/service/tyres

Don't forget if you're looking for your new tyres contact C.P. Davidson today to find out how much you could save.

5 Top Tips for a Safer Tyre!

Tyre safety is of paramount importance to the modern customer and one should always consider exactly what it is they have ridding on those tyres, - more often than not something a lot more valuable than just a car.

With disposable income at an all time low it is understandable that many motorists are looking for economical options when it comes to the purchase of their new tyres.

Whilst buying an expensive quality new tyre is one way to improve a vehicles safety it is by no means the only way and it is vital therefore to ensure that whatever tyres you have fitted are well looked after and are performing to their maximum capability.

Much like anything though this is determined by the level of care that is given to them.

As tyre specialists we believe that by following these few simple rules you can get the maximum life out of your tyres.

1) Check your tyre pressure regularly, especially before long car journeys as under inflated tyres can overheat and are more likely to burst!

2) Check the internal and external condition of your tyres on a monthly basis - keeping a close eye out for cuts, lumps and other irregularities.

3) Check you wheel alignment; impact on the road can off set your wheel alignment which can lead to rapid or uneven tyre wear.

4) Check for flat spots after emergency breaking.

5) Check your tread depth - whilst the legal limit is 1.6mm we suggest you start sourcing your new tyres at 3mm.

Should you ever be in doubt about the condition of your tyres it is imperative to contact a tyre specialist immediately - CPD tyres offer free and friendly advice - 01257 224770