The Importance Of Car Tires In Prima Condition During Lebaran Homecoming, This Is Michelin's Words

Illustration: a tire from Michelin. (ANTARA/Michelin)

Homecoming, the annual tradition in Indonesia is a valuable moment for many people to gather with their families in their hometowns. However, along with that happiness, going home is also often accompanied by safety risks on the highway.

One of the crucial aspects that is often overlooked, but it is very important to pay attention to when going home is the condition of vehicle tires. Moreover, uncertain weather as it is today, provides challenges for people who want to carry out homecoming activities ahead of Eid Al-Fitr 2024. "The safety of vehicles is very important, especially when traveling long distances such as Eid homecoming. Ensuring that tires are in good condition can reduce the risk of accidents and ensure driving comfort for drivers and families," said Product Marketing Manager of PT Michelin Indonesia, Mochammad Fachrul Rozi, as reported by ANTARA, Monday, March 18. According to him, tires are the main component directly dealing with the road surface. Thus, ensuring optimal tire conditions is very important so that homecoming travel is always safe, smooth, and comfortable. To take care of tires so as not to have a bad effect on their users, they can avoid parking locations that are directly exposed to sunlight for a long time. In addition, vehicle owners who will be used for homecoming trips are not recommended to use oil-based semir tires because they can accelerate rubber aging. In special conditions, for example, to go home long distance, we need to pay extra attention to vehicle tire conditions. In the weather that often changes from hot heat switching to heavy rain, it requires serious handling of tires. In this case, there are three proper ways of handling in dealing with weather like today.

Vehicle owners are advised to check tires regularly, especially before a long journey. Proper wind pressure not only improves the performance of tires, but also minimizes the risk of accidents. Always maintain tire wind pressure according to vehicle manufacturer recommendations. Tire conditions checks are also highly recommended including flow and wear depth. Aus or damaged tires can reduce vehicle traction and stability, especially in extreme weather conditions such as heavy rain or wet roads. Routine contraction with tire and leg experts is needed to ensure thorough inspection. This consultation can include wheel tuning (spooring), balancing (balancing), and rotation (rotation).

This preventive measure, believed by Michelin, not only extends the life of the tires, but also contributes to the overall performance and safety of vehicles. For the third process, vehicle owners are advised to use tires that perform well in all terrains. If possible, consider using tires that have optimal performance in wet or dry fields. "The safety and optimal driving experience are a top priority for Michelin. For those of you planning to travel back and forth or vacation on holidays, we provide Michelin and BF Goodrich products with high safety standards and performances that are suitable for all terrain," concluded President Director of PT Michelin Indonesia, Sai Banu Ramani.