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Flat out Tyred?
 The heat, humidity and rugged desert terrain all take a toll on your vehicle’s
tyres. Here’s how you can keep them in top shape for the road
Any tyre, no matter how well constructed, may fail in use as a result of
puncture, impact damage, improper inflation or other conditions resulting from
use. Tyre failures, in turn, may result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury. To minimise risk, the following maintenance tips should be followed.
Inflation pressure
Tyre pressures, including the spare, should be checked at least once a month,
before driving when the tyres are cold (after the vehicle has been stopped for
at least three hours or driven for less than 1.6 km). Maintaining the
recommended tyre pressure provides proper sidewall deflection and safe operating
temperattures for the tyres. It is also very important for the tyre’s life,
safety and vehicle handling. Under-inflation creates excessive heat, lower load
carrying capacity and can seriously reduce the tyre’s life. Irregular wear can
also be caused by under or over-inflation. Use dust caps on valves to maintain
an airtight seal while keeping dust and moisture out.
Tyre rotation for passenger cars
The purpose of rotating tyres is to achieve a more uniform tyre wear for all
tyres on a vehicle. Before rotating tyres, determine the cause of any unusual
wear and correct any misalignment, imbalance or other mechanical problems. The
first rotation should be after 5,000 to 7,500 km and every subsequent rotation
should be after every 10,000 km. Do not mix radials and bias ply tyres on the
same vehicle. Do not mix or rotate different speed rated tyres. Wheel alignment
and balancing Both wheel alignment and balancing are very important
considerations for deriving safety and maximum mileage from your tyres. Check
how your tyres are wearing out at least once a month. If your tyres are wearing
out unevenly, such as the inside shoulder is wearing out faster than the rest of
the tread, your car may be out of alignment. This condition not only reduces the
life of your tyre but also adversely affects the handling characteristics of
your car, which could be dangerous. An imbbalanced tyre and rim assembly may
also be a cause of vibration at high speeds. Prolonged use of the tyres in such
a condition can lead to tyre damage.
Tyre replacement
There are Tread Wear Indicators (TWI) on the sidewall of your tyre. These
indicattors are at a depth of 1.6 mm. When the tread of your tyre gets worn out
due to use and comes down to the level of these indicators, it is an indication
to replace your tyre. When your tyre gets damaged due to sidewall cuts, tread
cuts, damaaged beads, etc, it is again time to replace the tyre. When replacing
tyres, it is best advised to stick to the specifications as laid down by the car
manufacturer. However, within the same size, you may replace your tyre with a
greater load index and speed rated tyre.
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June-
2008 |
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Cover Story |
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An upward spiral
Runaway inflation is not just impacting the profits of
companies but is also creating an atmosphere of uncertainty about the future.
Writes Mayank Singh
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Other Headlines |
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Growing tourism opportunities
Oman has a lot going for it as a tourism destination – pristine natural beauty
and authentic Arab culture. All it needs to do is ramp up infrastructure to be
on par with the rest of the region |
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An Experienced Hand
Murray Sims, CEO, National Bank of Oman speaks to Mayank Singh about his plans,
the sub prime crisis and a host of other issues |
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Real estate boom in the Middle
East
The real estate market in the Middle East is on a roll with buyers from all over
the world heading to own a piece of this golden region. A look at what makes
this region
tick |
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Leading from the Frontlines
Retired Colonel G. Gopalakrishnan is keen on bringing Oman to the forefront of
IT and communication technology writes Nathalia Jones |
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Leadership principles
In The Swordless Samurai, translated from the original Japanese, Tim
Clark has given due importance to the simplicity of expression of the leadership
concepts in Hideyoshi’s original writes Ganesh Sundararaman |
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The Arab world climbs up the
growth curve
The important factor to note is that the Arab economy managed to grow due to
domestic demand in favoUr of investment |
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Linking economic progress between
Qatar, Bahrain
With the economies of Qatar and Bahrain heading towards raPid development, the
proposed 40-km causeway between the two countries will keep the momentum going |
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Peace, Progress and Prosperity
Tension-free status is a prerequisite
for progress. Where there is peace, there is prosperity. |
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Putting ‘Tiger’ wins it all on the
turf
A look at what makes Tiger Woods a global Golf icon |
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Courage of conviction
The Sultanate’s tradition of enterprise dates back over centuries, we profile
six entrepreneurs who are keeping that spirit alive |
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Parking funds
The growing incidence of foreign participation on the MSM has started to have a
bearing on the stock market. Mayank Singh reports |
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GCC bourses upbeat in May
May proved to be good for GCC stock exchanges, with all markets ending on a
positive note. The overall growth was due to the excellent Q1 figures from
companies writes Harikumar Varma |
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The path to innovation –driving
brand growth
While making line extensions part of their new and
improved brand-building strategies, companies need to adopt a dual approach that
takes into consideration the relationship between trade partners and consumers
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Cracking the glass ceiling
Two women from the Sultanate have made it to the recently published list of the
fifty most powerful Arab women by Forbes Arabia. OER meets these women who have
been winning laurels for the country |
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Supporting ‘The Family’
Historical data shows that most family businesses disintegrate by the third
generation. LODH has survived seven generations. Pasha Bakhtiar, MD of LODH
shares some home truths with OER’s Ramesh Kumar |
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Russia – The ultimate frontier
market
With the dream team of President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin now
firmly in control of economic policy at the Kremlin, Moscow could be one of the
world’s best performing emerging markets in the next year.
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Sohar Aluminium,The picture so far
As Sohar Aluminium prepares for the final stages of construction and
commissioning our journalist Jessica Brookes and photographer Rajesh Burman
record the progress from ground zero |
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Creating value out of waste
Oman Wastewater Services Company is setting up a
modern wastewater system in Muscat Governorate with an investment of RO1.2
billion. Akshay Bhatnagar takes a look at the progress made so far on the
project, which is expected to be completed by 2017 |
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Keep your auto parts in top gear
this summer
Oman is gearing up for the mercury meltdown and everywhere air-conditioners are
working over time to provide cooling respite from the swelter. What respite can
we give our vehicles from the harsh, unforgiving heat? Read on to find out… |
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Direct Interface
Online trading provides a secure and convenient platform for investors to trade
directly on the stock market. Mayank Singh reports |
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Bye, bye, Your Excellency!
South Africa’s ambassador to Oman is exiting but he has set in motion a lot of
bilateral initiatives which is putting Oman upfront in South Africa’s worldview |
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