{"id":207202,"date":"2021-11-03T07:02:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T05:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=109561"},"modified":"2021-11-03T07:02:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T05:02:32","slug":"law-enforcement-focuses-on-tyre-safety-in-eastern-cape-ahead-of-festive-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/law-enforcement-focuses-on-tyre-safety-in-eastern-cape-ahead-of-festive-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Law enforcement focuses on tyre safety in Eastern Cape ahead of festive season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Law enforcement providing free tyre checks during a commuter roadblock held on the N2 near Seaview Road exit, Gqeberha<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The South African Tyre Manufacturers Conference (SATMC), in partnership with the Road Accident Fund (RAF), held a tyre safety workshop with law enforcement in Gqeberha last week to reinforce South Africa\u2019s tyre laws. The SAPS, Metro Police and other law enforcement personnel were in attendance. Following this workshop, a commuter educational roadblock was held on the N2 near Seaview Road exit, Gqeberha, on 29 October to educate consumers about the tyre laws and perform free tyre checks ahead of the festive season.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the festive season approaches, we see a significant increase in road accidents each year,\u201d says the Road Accident Fund spokesperson, William Maphutha. \u201cMany of these could be avoided by ensuring one\u2019s car is safe and roadworthy for travel,\u201d he adds.
\u201cBecause tyres play a significant role in the safety of a vehicle, we\u2019ve partnered with the RAF to educate and reinforce South Africa\u2019s tyre laws by conducting these workshops and commuter educational roadblocks,\u201d explains Nduduzo Chala, Managing Executive of the SATMC.<\/p>\n

The tyre safety workshop was held at the Nelson Mandela Bay Traffic College. The training was conducted by Lance Williams, Technical Manager at Continental Tyres, and covered three key elements of tyre safety, listed below. Law enforcement then educated consumers on these three elements and provided free tyre checks during a commuter roadblock held the next day.<\/p>\n

1. Ensuring your tyre pressure is correct
\u201cYour tyres should always be inflated to the level indicated on the inside of the driver\u2019s door. If there is no sticker on the door, you can usually find the specs in the owner\u2019s manual,\u201d explains Chala.
It is essential to check your tyres and know your recommended inflation levels so as not to overload your tyres.
Underinflated tyres may cause tyre failure because of movement in the tyre sidewall. Overinflated tyres may decrease traction on the road, giving you a bouncy ride and an ill-handling car.<\/p>\n

2. Checking that the tread depth is not less than 1.6 mm
\u201cMore tread means more grip, especially in wet conditions. It\u2019s as simple as that,\u201d says Chala. \u201cTread depth plays an essential role in vehicle control and braking distances. It is important to check the tread depth across the entire width of the tyre as the outer tread may be deeper than the inner,\u201d he adds.
The tread depth can be checked with a dedicated tread gauge or by using the built-in Tread Wear Indicator (TWI) on your tyres. The TWI is a small rubber insert set at 1.6mm in the grooves of your tyre. Look for a small arrow on the tyre\u2019s sidewall with the letters\u2019 TWI\u2019 to indicate where they are situated. They show how much of the tyre has already rubbed off and if the tyre is worn out. The tyre must be replaced if the tread is at the same level as the TWI.<\/p>\n

3. Second-hand tyre checks
\u201cMore than 60 per cent of second-hand tyres sold in South Africa are illegal,\u201d says Chala. \u201cSecond-hand tyres are a cheaper alternative when replacing your car\u2019s tyres, but due diligence needs to be taken to ensure that these tyres are, in fact, still roadworthy and safe to drive,\u201d he adds.
A second-hand tyre is not safe to use when:
\u2022 The tread depth across any part of the tyre is level with the TWIs.
\u2022 There is no TWI due to carving the rubber on tyres to create more tread depth (regrooving).
\u2022 There is damaged rubber, including sidewall damage, bead damage and inner liner damage that exposes the fabric or cord.
\u2022 There are cuts, lumps, or bulges.
\u2022 You can see temporary solutions, such as tyre plugs, have been used.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe appreciate the support of the RAF and the Eastern Cape law enforcement in educating consumers about tyre laws and the importance of tyre safety. Tyres are a safety-critical component in a vehicle. So we urge all motorists to check their tyres regularly and, if necessary, replace them with tyres from accredited\/reputable tyre dealers. Having our consumers stay safe on the road during the festive season remains our top priority,\u201d concludes Chala.
For more information on the SATMC and what they do, visit http:\/\/www.satmc.co.za\/ or email info@satmc.co.za.<\/p>\n

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