TYRE SAFETY TIPS

Presentation for PM HSE Meeting

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AIM
Highlight basic information to note about car tyres

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When are your vehicle tyres expiring?

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WHY TYRES?
 Tyres are organic and chemical products and as such degrade over

time

 Vehicle condition and tyres are integral part of a vehicle

 80%

of automobile accidents in Nigeria are caused by burst tires due to low quality and age

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BASIC DATA ON TYRE

 Size  Manufacturing day (Expiry date)  Temperature resistance  Traction  Tread wear Number  Maximum load Capacity/tyre  Speed Symbol

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TYRE FEATURES
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 Temperature resistance

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TYRE FEATURES

 Manufacturing date/expiry


This is as shown, the first 2 digits indicates the week of manufacture, while the last 2 digits the year of manufacture Most tyres have a 4 year validity from date of manufacture

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TYRE FEATURES
 Traction
 

Traction indicates ability to stop on wet pavement. Grading of traction from highest to lowest is AA, A, B, C.


A higher grade stops on wet surface at a shorter distance compared to the lower grade

 Tread Wear Number



This indicates the wear rate of the tyre. Wear rate is less for a higher tread wear number


i.e. 220 would wear twice faster than 440

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TYRE FEATURES
 Maximum Load Capacity


Number indicates maximum load while the Alphabet indicates maximum Speed allowable for an extended period.

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TYRE MONITORING
Maintaining Proper tyre condition
 Confirm Manufacture date and replace before expiry  Rotate rotate tires every 5000miles (8,000km)  Evaluate tread check or damage  Inflate correct pressures, check monthly

 

Do not inflate to maximum pressure except the car is bearing maximum load Inflate to recommended pressures as indicated in car manual, glove compartment, or on template/sticker on the door frame

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BENEFITS OF PROPER TYRE MONITORING

Benefits
 Prevention of breakdown and accidents  Improved vehicle handling  Fuel economy  Increased life span of tires

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FINAL WORD

Safety is not all about wishes and prayers, but current knowledge and practice of what is safe and sensible.

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REFERENCES
http://www.money4invest.com/infosharing-tyre-awareness-tire-safety/

http://www.hybridconsultinglimited.com/index.php?option=com_conte nt&view=article&id=78&Itemid=72

http://hubpages.com/hub/Tire

http://www.tribune.com.ng/index.php/features/14448-tyres-expirydates-what-significance-for-the-nigerian-driver

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Q&A

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BACK-UP SLIDES

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WHY MAINTAIN CORRECT TYRE PRESSURES

 Under-inflation results in excessive heat

 Under-inflation results in wear  Effect Of under-inflation on load capacity

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TYRE ROTATION
 Correct rotation for non-directional tyres

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