Acquiring a car entails a great responsibility, not only when driving, but also in the care and inspections that guarantee optimal operation of the vehicle.
Taking care of oil changes and carrying out the service are fundamental, but we cannot leave aside the attention that the tires need.
Maintaining good pressure (depending on whether you drive in the city or on the highway), hygiene and lubrication in the tires, as well as not exposing more than what is due to the sun’s rays, will lengthen their useful life, however, changing tires is one of the frequent expenses that are made in the vehicle.
How long do the tires last?
According to the KIA portal, “the useful life of a tire really depends on a combination of variables, but it is recommended that you replace your tires after driving around 10,000 – 50,000 kilometers.” There are factors that can lengthen or shorten its duration, among which are some physical aspects, weather and driving habits.
It is important to consider the continuous wear of the tires on the pavement, so when buying new tires, price-quality is important.
Like the rest of the auto items, a large number of tires are offered on the market and many new tires are going on sale with peculiar color lines.
What do the colored lines and dots on the tires mean?
The band that the tires present (whether in the form of a strip, line or points), are ways of identifying a certain production process. It is not something that is of interest to drivers in general, but a piece of information that is of interest to manufacturers or professionals linked to the sector, since its purpose is to identify some processes within the factory of origin.
The bands and colored dots on the tires help experts to see at a glance what type of rubber it is and what model of tire it was made for, so manufacturers can be sure they are assembling the right parts.
While this in no way affects or benefits drivers, the tire treads act as a barcode and a handy guide to the tire mounting and manufacturing process.
Colored lines on the wheels keep workers from making mistakes, such as placing the wrong tread in one that requires another model.
The tires can also have colored dots on the sides of the cover and their meaning can be varied, we will tell you the most common ones below.
Variable radial force major deviation: Red dot (usually in Bridgestone brand models).
Valve placement. This is an indication for mounting the tire on the rim. It is usually the result of an agreement between a tire brand and a car manufacturer.
QA. It is usually represented by a white dot with a black central part.
Source: Ciencia
