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 Get to know BFGoodrich tires
One way to get to know any product, such as BFGoodrich
tires, or any other is to take a look at what they tell
you about their products and how to use them.
From that view point, here is some of the information
which is made available to all BFGoodrich customers in
their owner's manual or website. Look it over and see if
you believe it is fair and reliable. I'll provide a few of
my own comments to help out. BFGoodrich's
customer advice Part IIContinued from BFGoodrich tire advice Part I
DO NOT OVERLOAD - DRIVING ON ANY OVERLOADED TIRE IS
DANGEROUS TG Comment:
Good advice. You'll find the maximum load of your tires
on the tire sidewall. Do not exceed this rating.
Overloading is the same as under inflating in its effect on
the tires and vehicle handlings.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCING ARE IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY AND
MAXIMUM MILEAGE FROM YOUR TIRES CHECK HOW YOUR TIRES ARE
WEARING AT LEAST ONCE EACH MONTH TG Comment:
It almost sounds as if BFG has been reading our advice.
At least, we're singing the same tune...
If your tires are not wearing evenly, (maybe the inside shoulder
is wearing faster than the rest of the tread), or if
you detect excessive vibration, your vehicle may be out of
alignment or balance. These not only shorten the
life of your tires but make handling more difficult and can be
dangerous.
TIRE ROTATION AND REPLACEMENT BFG recommends that to obtain maximum tire wear, it may be necessary to rotate your
tires. TG Comment:
Check your vehicle owner's manual for
instructions. Remember that the vehicle manual is ALWAYS the final
authority on what is best for that vehicle, but if you do not have a manual
handy rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10,000 to 12,000 km) as a minimum. If you want to save visits, and the
service is offered by competent people, have your tires
rotated and inspected whenever you change your oil.
REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) TIRES BFG recommends that all four (4) tires are replaced at the
same time. However, whenever only two tires are replaced, the
new ones should be put on the rear. The new tires, with deeper
tread, may provide better grip and water evacuation in wet
driving conditions. TG Comment:
Some tire experts might vary this advice if you're talking
about a front-wheel drive vehicle.
TIRE ALTERATIONS BFGoodrich advises you to not make or allow any alterations on your tires.
Alterations may prevent proper performance, leading to tire
damage which can result in an accident. Tires which become
unserviceable due to alterations such as truing, whitewall
inlays, addition of balancing or sealant liquids, or the use of
tire dressing containing petroleum distillates are excluded
from warranty coverage. TG Comment:
Although they don't say so in the same place, their tire
guarantee also states that making any alterations to your
tires will void the guarantee. This condition applies
to most tire company guarantees that I'm familiar with.
REPAIRS - WHEREVER POSSIBLE, SEE YOUR BFGOODRICH TIRE
RETAILER AT ONCE TG Comment:
Naturally they'd want you to get repairs done at a
qualified dealer, and if you're concerned about keeping
your warranty in shape, this is extra true. Most
major tire company outlets will make repairs following the Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) recommended repair procedures. If they do, your
warranty should not be affected.
TIRE REPAIRS BFG tells you that repairs of all tires must be of the combined plug and inside
patch type. Plug only repairs are improper. TG Comment:
This is straight out of the Rubber Manufacturers
Association (RMA) textbook. A tire should be
removed from the rim and inspected prior to repair. If not properly repaired
the tire will suffer further damage by loosing pressure or allowing air, moisture and
contaminants to enter the structure of the tire and could fail suddenly at a later date,
possibly causing an accident. Tire Storage
Tires should always be stored in a cool,
dry, clean, indoor environment. If storing for a month or
more, take the weight off the tires by raising the
vehicle or by removing the tires from the vehicle. If you don't
store tires in accordance with these instructions you might damage the tires or
cause premature aging.
SERVICE LIFE FOR PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INCLUDING
SPARE TIRES BFGoodrich says that because tires are composed of various types of material
and rubber compounds which evolve over time. For this reason, and many factors such as weather, storage conditions,
and conditions of use it is impossible to accurately predict the service life of any specific tire
in advance. TG Comment:
This conforms to my experience. Especially any
tires which have been in use
for 5 years or more need to be inspected by a
specialist at least once a year. Develop an awareness of how your tires
look and feel and whenever you note anything such as
increased air loss, noise or vibration have them inspected
professionally.
BFG recommends that any tires in service 10 years or more from the
date of manufacture, including spare tires, be replaced with new
tires as a simple precaution even if such tires appear serviceable
and even if they have not reached the legal wear limit. TG Comment:
The date when a tire was manufactured is located on the
sidewall of each tire. See
Tire Markings to learn how to read the sidewall.
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