By Olorunlana Muhydeen
ROAD WHEEL is said to be a vulcanized rubber material (i.e sulphur +
rubber) use to trap air( i.e mostly pneumatically inflated) to hold the
weight of the vehicle against the level ground. Types and sizes depend
greatly on functional capability the tire will uphold.
DEFECTS. CAUSES. REMEDIES
Either sides wear. Under-inflated. Inflate the tire to it’s appropriate capacity as specified by the
manufacturer.
Intermittent wear. Over-inflated. Deflate the excessive air.
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Uneven wear on
The either side. Toe-in/ Toe-out. Require wheel balancing and Alignment for the front wheel then
camber adjustment for the rear wheel.
Swollen or major
Cut on tire thread or
Side. Road impact. Need change
The tire.
Vehicle vibrate
At speed above
100km/h. Load variation on Road wheel. Require wheel balancing and tire rotation.
Tips to observe to avoid tire problem.
* check tire pressure and gauge to appropriate capacity during the early
hours of the day once in a week.
* check for defects and make proper rectification immediately.
* avoid over-speeding
* avoid over-loading
