Basic Tyre Appreciation: An Overview

The usefulness of tyre in a vehicle cannot be over emphasized, yet it is one of the most over looked aspect of a vehicle. Due to the high rate of non-compliance with tyre regulations, a review on the basic tyre information required for its optimum utilization and safety purposes was carried out. This paper, therefore, explores the standard manufacturers’ guide and specifications, rules and regulations including other relevant information to increase user’s awareness. Also, tyre sidewall markings, (identification/classification), alignment, inflation and major reasons why tyres are black were discussed so as to avail users with one stop bank of basic tyre information.