Maintaining optimal
tyre pressure not only helps the environment but also provides greater safety on road, a cause JK
Tyre has always espoused.
Another important aspect of
tyre safety is maintaining the recommended pressure at all times.
ua Spare
tyre: regularly check the age, condition and air pressure
'Pakistan does not charge any duty on the import of
tyres from China, so there should be no smuggling of Chinese radial
tyres of trucks and buses, but this is not the case.
The global automotive
tyre market is segmented by vehicle type (2/3 wheeler, passenger vehicle, commercial vehicle and specialty vehicle), by sales channel (OEM and aftermarket), by
tyre structure (radial and bias) and region.
One in five car owners admit they have bought part-worn
tyres and more than 10 per cent say they would do it again.
GTR, which was established in Pakistan in 1963 and is presently facilitating 20pc of the demand of
tyres in the country, would be setting up the new unit in Punjab as part of its expansion plan.
Andrew Jervis, co-founder of ClickMechanic said: "
Tyre management is a key component of driver safety, and all drivers should strive to make the necessary checks.
'The imposition of RD to preserve foreign exchange by reducing imports last year has reduced the number of
tyres imported but not drastically,' said Hussain.
Properly rotated
tyres help the car steer and handle better which increases fuel efficiency by keeping
tyre friction at its lowest safe level.
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Tyre bursts are often attributable to poor maintenance and lack of 'pre-drive' vehicle checks," Thomas added.