KNOW YOUR TYRE aa ead our answers to these frequently asked questions about tyres. in addition to providing information that you may be looking for, ey will guarantee that you get the best possible deal when you uy tyres for your vehicle. 1, Do JK Steel Belted Radials help in fuel ‘saving? /2.Why should you use JK Radial tubes with them? 2. Do retreaded radials give better mileage {than retreaded ordinary bias tyres? /4. Do radials enhance the comfort level. [while driving? 5. Just_how vit inflation cause? lonpressure? What damage does under- 5. What are the common reasons for tyreéamage? 2. Meny people fit their cars with widertyres for aesthetic reasons, are there any technical advantages / disadvantages of doing £0? ‘B.Is there a chance of tyre burst while running at high speeds? 9. Two of the tyres on my car are wornand need replacement, where should I fit new tyres? 10. What inflation pressure should I havefor my tyre? 11. A few parts on the reason? 12. How tubeless tyres are different from conventional with tube tyres? Which is. more safe? ring faster than other parts, what can beDo JK Stee! Belted Radials JONIZATIOW PROCESS help in fuel saving? — Jk Steel Belted radials give more than 5% fuel saving. This is made possible by the structure of — f a t radial tyres. Ordinary tyres have @ criss- enevimal——1mui2E0 cross ply construction. The cords in "MEL na. successive layers tend to move against each other in a scissor-like motion causing extra internal stress. This is absent in radial construction. Cords in radial tyres are laid radially. They flex easily - without internal stress. This means less energy is required to move the vehicle, You save precious fuel. An ideal tyre fitment arrangement would be to have all four tyres as radials. If you use only two, fit them only in the rear. 22 Why should you use JK Radial tubes with them? JK Radial tubes have several features which make them ideal for radial tyres. + Made of Butyl rubber for better air retention + 30% higher joint strength Ability to withstand higher rate of deflections + Higher gauges ‘+ Shaped to fit snugly into JK Radials. No excess stretch to cause loss of airDo retreaded ra bias tyres? Is give better mileage than retreaded ordinary There are thousands of retreaded JK Steel Belted radial tyres in operation, Retreaded, they still give much more mileage than retreaded ordinary bias tyres. It is necessary to remove them for retreading while there is still 2mm of tread pattern life, when tread wear indicators appear, as shown in the picture. These TWIs show itis time to retread the tyre. It is recommended to retread radials by the latest procured process, aS Do radials enhance the comfort level while drivi Yes, JK Tyre radials provide a bonus to motorists in the form of greater comfort. The supple sidewalls of the tyres act as mini shock absorbers. They ensure that less shocks pass on to the suspension. This means that your ride is more comfortable, even at high speeds. Greater Comfort With Radials Radials Others