Pay attention to your tires for safe traffic during the semester break

The report card bell rang for the semester break in schools. Important reminders came from LASİD for those planning to go on the road during the two-week semester break, which will start on Monday, January 19 and end on Friday, January 30.

Erdal Kurt, Secretary General of the Tire Industrialists and Importers Association LASİD; He pointed out the importance of driving suitable for winter conditions and using tires suitable for the season: “It is important for our drivers to follow the weather conditions of the region they are going to and the Governorship announcements due to winter conditions and sudden changes in regional weather conditions. “A safe tire is a tire suitable for the season and the vehicle,” he said.

With the start of the semester break, traffic on intercity roads is expected to increase. Erdal Kurt, Secretary General of the Tire Manufacturers and Importers Association LASİD, pointed out the importance of going on long roads more carefully and in control due to winter conditions and said, “The area where a tire touches the road is an area the size of your palm. This is the only connection point that connects us and our loved ones to the road when we are in our vehicle. That’s why using the right tires is important. “We recommend our drivers who will go on long journeys to use tires suitable for winter conditions and to have tire maintenance and inspections done by an expert,” he said.

LASİD Secretary General Erdal Kurt pointed out that temperatures throughout the country may be below seasonal norms and sudden weather changes during the semester break; ”Winter tires are important for safe traffic in weather conditions such as heavy snowfall, slush and icing in some regions. Especially on intercity roads, follow the weather and road conditions within the borders of the province you are going to with the Governorship announcements and take the necessary warnings into consideration. “It is important for drivers who will be on the road in snowy and cold weather to comply with driving rules appropriate to winter conditions, not only for themselves, but also for their families and all our citizens in common traffic,” he said.

Teeth, heel and back checks should be made and correct air should be pumped.

Erdal Kurt also added that the maintenance and control of tires should be done by an expert before going on a long journey: ”Be sure to have your tires inspected by an expert before the trip. Mounting to the appropriate rim, pumping the correct air, and making balance adjustments are the most important points to be considered for a safe ride. Air pressure should be checked by an expert according to the criteria recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Measure the tread depth of your tires. Make sure your spare tire is intact with the same checks. Be sure to have your teeth, heel and back checked, and take precautions if there is any irregular wear, puncture or fraying. These maintenance and checks will also save fuel and provide you and your vehicle with a safer, more economical and more comfortable ride on long journeys. “In addition, these maintenance and checks prevent irregular wear and prolong the life of your tire.”

Before we hit the road!

Your tire must be suitable for seasonal conditions; The safe tire in winter conditions is the winter tire. Also, keep chains in your vehicle.

You should definitely check the tread depth of your tire. The tread depth must not be lower than the legal limit of 1.6 mm.

We recommend that you have your tires’ tread, heel, sidewall and tread checked by authorized services. Defects such as irregular wear, punctures, wear and tear should be examined by experts.

You must ensure that your tires are mounted on the correct and technically suitable rim. The correct rim size must be the size specified by the tire manufacturer.

You should check whether your tires are inflated to the appropriate pressure values ​​and inflate your tires with the correct and appropriate air recommended in your vehicle’s user manual.

You should have your tires balanced at authorized services.

When mounting your tires on your vehicle, you should always tighten the opposite lug nuts and have them installed completely and properly and check the tightness.

The most suitable tire size, type, model, features and appropriate tire pressure for your vehicle have been determined by your vehicle manufacturer. This information is available in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.