QUOTE(s9811929 @ Apr 28 2010, 03:01 PM)
Just got my rear tyre ripped by something sharp on the road. Aiya. Now am using the spare tyre. I do need some info before I go to the tyre shop.
Is there any problem if we go and do our alignment without going to the KIA SC? Does the MDPS with 'normal' alignment fix at tyre shops would cause any harm to the steering system? I'm hearing that some of the 2.0 fortes that went to puchong KIA SC used a computer to align the car's MDPS?
Have anyone tried replacing the tyre with Nitrogen? Does it soften the tyre roar from the road?
We do not consistently check their tire pressure, which is the leading cause of premature tire failure. Why should I consider filling my tires with Nitrogen should u ask. well Nitrogen gas is slower than air to leak from tires because of the larger size molecule.
Improper air pressure is one reason that tires wear improperly and quickly. Because nitrogen-filled tires maintain proper air pressure longer they provide more “even” tire regular wear.
Compressed air contains moisture, so in addition to inconsistent tire’s inflation pressure, the moisture can also react with the rubber compounds in the tire, causing them to break down and lose their strength and durability & Nitrogen filled tires maintain a more consistent tire pressure; cooler running; longer tread life; less oxidation of tire components