OVERSIZE TYRES

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Oversize Tyres

If you are tempted to buy oversize magnesium alloy rims remember that nice as they look alloy rims are much more prone to damage than steel ones.

If they are wider than the standard Manufactures wheels they replace, considerable extra strain can be throne on the hub bearings which than wear very quickly, and have to be replaced.

Oversize Tyres will

• Give you and your passengers a harsher ride leading to more fatigue.

• Put extra strain on your steering components leading to early replacement of ball joints, steering boxes, steering racks etc.

• Cause your hub bearings to wear quickly

• Increase the rolling resistance of the tyre leading to heavier petrol consumption.

If the width of the tyre is excessive the tyre can rub dangerously on the bodywork of the vehicle when it is driven around a corner or over a bump.

When a vehicle is braked hard extra weight is thrown onto the front suspension

This causes the front to dip down and can cause the oversize tyre that will be rotating very fast to rub on the vehicle body

Which can lead to the tyres literally disintegrating and causing a horrific road traffic accident.


Prepared by
Martin P. Joseph
Driving Examiner