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Tyre Flat Spotting

Tyre Flat Spotting

Do you ever notice a vibration or a steering shimmy during the first few kilometres of driving after your car has been parked overnight or longer? The vibration (or shimmy) is apparent for a while, then goes away. This condition is called flatspotting, it...

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Is Tyre Age Important?

Is Tyre Age Important?

The simple answer? In certain situations – yes. The rubbers used in tyre manufacture can be natural, synthetic or a combination of both. After the tyre has been manufactured it still goes through changes to its physical properties. Rubber curing continues...

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How to Find the Age of your Tyres

How to Find the Age of your Tyres

How Old Are My Tyres? For the end user, knowing the age of a tyre is generally not high on the list of things-to-know. However tyre age can be important from a number of perspectives. Legislation requires that a tyre be marked on at least one sidewall with...

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List of Vehicle Manufacturers

List of Vehicle Manufacturers

Vehicle manufacturers can spend millions of dollars developing the engineering capabilities of their vehicles, with tyres playing a major role in the vehicle's handling and ride qualities to achieve comfort and performance. Tyre and rim manufacturers work...

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2017 Tyre Rim Australian Standards Manual Available

2017 Tyre Rim Australian Standards Manual Available

Bible of the Industry The Tyre & Rim Association of Australia Standards Manual is revised on an annual basis to include the advances of new technical data for tyres and rims, so that the Manual reflects the latest world wide standards for these...

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2016 Standards Manual Available

2016 Standards Manual Available

The 2016 Tyre and Rim Association Standards Manual is now available to order. The Standards Manual is currently in production and will be ready by mid-March. Now is the time to place your order for an early delivery. Revised on an annual basis, the...

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WorkCover NSW Safety Alert

WorkCover NSW Safety Alert

WorkCover NSW Safety Alert WorkCover has responded to a number of serious incidents involving split rim and multi-piece wheels over the last few years including a number of fatalities.  In response, WorkCover has produced a special safety video and a...

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