Csm15 July 03 Tyre Presentation Number Three July 2003 TYRE SAFETY TYRE DAMAGE and FAULTS

Csm15 July 03 The pictures you are about to see are of light vehicle tyres which have been damaged as a result of a wide range of causes including:The pictures you are about to see are of light vehicle tyres which have been damaged as a result of a wide range of causes including: –not being maintained correctly eg. Incorrect tyre pressure or overloading –mismatching tyres and rims –through bad mounting on the wheel rim or –hitting some object. AVOID THE CAUSES-TAKE CARE OF YOUR TYRESAVOID THE CAUSES-TAKE CARE OF YOUR TYRES TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES A thank you to Yokohama Tyres for the photographs

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES Take care of your tyres, replace if worn or damaged. Check tyre pressures are correct. Visually inspect for wear, damage.

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES Check your wheel alignment at a tyre shop if uneven tread wear. (only costs about five riyals) Rotate tyres regularly-8, ,000kms, per your vehicle handbook. Do not overload the vehicle

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY Worn tyre shoulder, feathering, one sided wear.Worn tyre shoulder, feathering, one sided wear. Crumbling rubber on the tread,Crumbling rubber on the tread, Possibly run under- inflatedPossibly run under- inflated = A NEGLECTED TYRE WHAT WAS THE RESULT??WHAT WAS THE RESULT?? NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES A recent example of how neglected tyres can lead to an accident:

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY The result : Tread separationTread separation Wheel Rim ran on roadWheel Rim ran on road Driver lost ControlDriver lost ControlROLLOVER! NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES PLEASE…..TAKE CARE OF YOUR TYRES

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY NEGLECTING TYRES COSTS LIVES PLEASE…..TAKE CARE OF YOUR TYRES The most important factors in caring for your tyres are: Correct pressureCorrect pressure Correct alignmentCorrect alignment Do not overloadDo not overload Driving with CareDriving with Care

Csm15 July 03 TYRE SAFETY THE END Presentation Three