Car tires are an often overlooked aspect of vehicle maintenance, but they are of paramount importance to the safety and performance of the car itself.
First of all, it’s important to understand that not all tires are created equal. They vary in their width, height, diameter, tread depth, and tread composition. Furthermore, there are also different types of tires designed for different driving conditions, such as winter tyres, summer tyres, and all-season tyres.
The reason it’s so important to fit the correct tires to your car is because directly affect vehicle safety. Tires are the only part of your vehicle that touch the road, so it’s essential that they are in good condition and suitable for the type of driving you’re doing. If corrected, they can improve braking, handling and road holding, thus reducing the risk of traffic accidents.
In addition, choosing the right tires can also have a significant impact on car performanceimprove fuel efficiency, reduce vehicle wear and tear and improve driving comfort.
But how to choose the right tires for your car? And if those “of our dreams” could not be mounted?
The answer lies in consulting the registration document of your vehicle. This document contains important information about the tire specifications recommended by the car manufacturer, including the recommended size, pressure and type of tyres.
It is important to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure that the tires fitted to your car are safe and suitable for your car. Also, non-compliance with manufacturer specifications can void the vehicle warranty and could result fines or penalties in the event of road accidents and the possibility that the insurance company will not be liable for damage caused to third parties.
In fact, for those who use tires that are not approved for the car being driven, fines of up to 419 eurothe suspension of the registration certificate and the obligation to test the car at the office of the Department of Land Transport.
If we really don’t want to give up the set of tires we’ve always wanted, go for it there are 2 possibilities: check whether in the meantime the manufacturer has included the tires we have chosen among the homologable ones or contact the same homologation office. In the first case it will be sufficient to have the vehicle registration document updated at the motorisation, in the second case it will be necessary to wait for the authorization from the parent company to be able to circulate legally and safely with the chosen tires. Actually there is also another possibility which is the one described by the standard that sets the rules for the use of special wheelsi.e. those supplied directly by the manufacturer with rims with a particular design: for these it will be sufficient to present the homologation certificate issued to us at the time of purchase to the motorisation.
