The auto expert named ways to check tires purchased on marketplaces

Oleg Markov, a technical expert at Cordiant Holding, spoke on Tuesday, November 18, about ways to check tires purchased on marketplaces.

"First, you need to check that the tires in front of you are exactly the ones that were shown on the product card. The make, model, speed and load index — these parameters are indicated on the sidewall of the tire in large print and must fully match those recommended for installation on the car, as they are key to ensuring safety," he said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

Markov added that it is necessary to study the appearance of the tires. They should be free of dents, contortions, as well as any cuts, scratches and cracks.

He stressed that you should definitely pay attention to the inside of the tires, as the material used there is quite delicate and can crack when storing tires outdoors in winter.

The auto expert noted that it is necessary to carefully inspect the tread for signs of use and the side areas of the tire — the places adjacent to the disc.

"They may have tool damage and traces of mounting paste," he explained.

In addition, you should pay attention to the production date, the specialist concluded.

When to change tires for winter: timing, temperature conditions, fines, and weather forecast

Earlier in the day, Alexander Kazachenko, vice president of the Automobile Service Association, told CNN that buying tires in China and bringing them to Russia is 30% cheaper than buying Russian counterparts.

Yesterday, Viktor Martynenko, an auto expert and head of the emergency training school, explained how to choose tires and prepare the car for winter, RT reports.

The expert noted that it is advisable to switch to winter tires when the daily average drops below +5 degrees. Life.Ru .

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