The Radial Ply Tyre
Chances are your car is fitted with either radial ply tyres or crossply tyres. Radial tyres have the word “Radial” on their sidewalls. Otherwise the letter “R” will appear in their size markings,. Eg. 175/70R13 82H. Structurally, you can differentiate a radial tyre from a crossply tyre by (1) the position of its plies and (2) the presence of breakers.

Radial Ply Tyres. What for?
Because it gives you extra mileage? Because it provides better stability? Because it gives superior rides at high speeds? Because it saves fuel? Because it makes driving safer in wet conditions?

Benefits of Using Tubeless Tyres
Tubeless tyres and the straying nail. Construction of a tubeless tyre.How does the tubeless tyre make life better for you? (1) It gives you more time between a puncture and a flat tyre. (2) Under normal conditions, it doesn’t get dislodged.Will inserting a tube in my tubeless tyre improve it?

Knowing Your Tyre Sizes
You want to get a new tyre for your car, What size do you ask for? S? M? L? XL? If only.

Low Profile Tyres- How Low Can You Go?
Most Malaysian drivers know about low and ultra-low profile tyres. Tyres with nominal aspect ratios between 60 and 70 are low profile tyres and those with ratios between 50 and 55 are ultra-low. Low and ultra-low tyres are in-things these days. But can you use them or switch from one to the other without affecting your car?

Are your tyres balding?
Most motorists make regular checks on their car oil and water but totally ignore their tyres. Don’t make the same mistake: Replacement of tyres. When should they be replaced?

Airing your wheels
The amount of air in a car’s tyres greatly affects its performance and safety. Yet over 40% of motorists drive around with the wrong tyre inflation pressures. Don’t.

To overinflate or underinflate your tyres?
Do tyres run better under pressure? Why overinflate? What about underinflation? And always take the following precautions...

Inspect your tyres of baldness, injuries, bruises, punctures...
You have seen how important it is to check your tyre pressure. There are several other things about tyres that require regular inspection. Let’s look at the main problems or faults that may force you to replace your tyres.