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CHAMPIRO HPYCHAMPIRO UHP1CHAMPIRO 328CHAMPIRO 228CHAMPIRO 128

For those performance-minded individuals with sports cars, the ultra high performance Champiro HPY uses an advanced asymmetrical tread pattern and full silica tread compound for outstanding cornering ability in wet and dry conditions.

Champiro UHP1 is a proven ultra-high performance tire designed and performs to levels expected of summer only tires in stability, control, turn-in, and grip in the curves in both wet and dry, yet has the added flexibility of year round use.

The Champiro 328 ultra high performance tire regularly exceeds drivers’ expectations for control and grip in the wet and dry, thanks in large part to a directional V-shape design that expels water from beneath the contact patch.

Interested in a smooth, quiet ride with the added assurance that you’re saving money on gas? Look no further than the eco-friendly Champiro 228 performance touring tire.

The Champiro 128 performance all-season tire, backed by a 60,000 mile limited tread wear warranty, is the ideal choice for drivers desiring performance attributes and outstanding mileage.

CHAMPIRO 228MAXTOURCHAMPIRO 128CHAMPIRO VP1

Interested in a smooth, quiet ride with the added assurance that you’re saving money on gas? Look no further than the eco-friendly Champiro 228 performance touring tire.

The Maxtour premium touring tire offers our highest mileage warranty – 80,000 mile limited tread wear warranty – ideal for drivers with long commutes.

The Champiro 128 performance all-season tire, backed by a 60,000 mile limited tread wear warranty, is the ideal choice for drivers desiring performance attributes and outstanding mileage.

The versatile Champiro VP1 all-season tire balances comfort, control, security and mileage in all types of weather for drivers of small to large family sedans, wagons and crossovers.

CHAMPIRO 528SAVERO HT2ADVENTURO A/T II

Want an SUV tire with great looks and great performance? The ultra high performance Champiro 528 delivers amazing control along with a quiet, comfortable ride for luxury loving drivers.

The new generation Savero HT2 premium all-season tire is for SUV and light truck owners who really enjoy driving; the tire’s tread pattern design provides unparalled handling and control in wet and dry conditions.

The all-terrain Adventuro A/T II, featuring a big self-cleaning block design, is for the more adventurous light truck and SUV drivers who think a day spent off road is a day well spent.

CHAMPIRO ICEPROCHAMPIRO WT-AXCHAMPIRO WINTERPROSAVERO WT

A studdable winter tire for cars, the Champiro IcePro is designed to handle the harshest ice and snow conditions.

Featuring a great balance between wet and snow performance, the Champiro WT-AX is extremely effective in snow, slush and wet conditions.

The Champiro Winterpro is a nonstuddable winter tire featuring a tread design and compound for handling snow, wet and slush.

The Savero WT is a nonstuddable winter tire made specifically for SUVs and crossover vehicles.

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  General function of tires for all types of vehicles
1. Weight-bearing
Air pressure and tire construction are important factors to carry and sustain the weight of vehicles.		 2. Absorb shocks
Air pressure and tire construction reduces initial road vibrations and shocks before being muted again by the suspension .
3. Delivering power from the engine
Tires serve to deliver power from the engine to move the vehicle and also provides traction and braking performance .		 4. Translating steering wheel movement
Tires are very important in controlling the direction of the vehicle, which will determine the maneuvering capability and stability in driving.

  Understand tire size
Tires have its 'language' to communicate in the form of a series of numbers and letters to indicating data specification, brand and type. It is universal and has been agreed by all tire manufacturers worldwide.

Here are the meanings of these codes:
1. Tire width (in mm)
2. A tire's aspect ratio is the dimensional relationship of the tire's section height to section width, expressed as a percentage.
3. Diameter of wheel (in inches)
4. Load Index
5. Speed Index

  UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grades) Rating
The UTQG (Uniform Tire Quality Grades) rating is a labeling requirement by the U.S Department of Transportation for all tire manufacturers. The label of UTQG represents a tire's Treadwear, Traction and Temperature resistance. Traction and temperature resistance ratings are specific performance levels, while treadwear ratings are assigned by manufacturers following tests conducted and are reliable when comparing tires of the same brand.

The UTQG rating comprises of 3 components.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade indicates the wear rate of a tire and is a comparative rating based on test conducted by tire manufacturers. The grades are not an indication of actual mileage, but can be used as a relative comparison. For example, a grading of 400 should last twice as long as a tire graded 200, given similar driving conditions in the same brand.

Traction
Traction rating is an indication of a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. The braking distance is indicated by ratings of "AA" (highest braking ability), "A", "B" and "C". Traction rating only indicates straight line wet braking and does not indicate wet cornering abilities of the tire.

Temperature
Temperature resistance rating indicates the tire's ability to withstand heat. It is graded according to a properly inflated and not overloaded tire. It is graded from "C", being the lowest, to "B" and "A" ratings.
  Understand Load Index and Speed Rating
The Speed index is an assigned letter ranging from J to Z that corresponds to the reference maximum speed at the associated load index. Refer to the load index and speed rating tables below.

These two elements put together are called the service description and are mutually dependent. The table below gives the load index and the speed symbol with their corresponding value.
  Load Index (Symbol and maximum load in Lbs & Kg)
LI Lbs Kgs LI Lbs Kgs LI Lbs Kg LI Lbs Kg
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80		 761
783
805
827
853
882
908
937
963
992		 345
355
365
375
387
400
412
425
437
450		 81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90		 1019
1047
1074
1102
1135
1168
1201
1235
1279
1323		 462
475
487
500
515
530
545
560
580
600		 91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100		 1356
1389
1433
1477
1521
1565
1609
1653
1709
1764		 615
630
650
670
690
710
730
750
775
800		 101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
 1819
1874
1929
1984
2039
2094
2149
2205
2271
2337		 825
850
875
900
925
950
975
1000
1030
1060


  Speed Rating (symbol and maximum speed in MpH & KmH)
J K L M N P Q R S T H V W Y
MpH
62
68
75
81
87
93
100
106
113
118
130
150
168
188
KmH
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
210
240
270
300
Note: A "ZR" may appear for tires having a maximum speed capability above 240km/h (150 mph)
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 Guide on when to replace your tyres
Every tire has a Tread Wear Indicator (TWI), which form a triangle located on the sidewall. TWI is an indicator of tire wear and is also a benchmark to you to check if your tire is worn out. Tires should be changed immediately when the tire tread has surpassed the indicators.


Worn out tires compromises handling and braking distance tremendously.

Do keep a lookout for physical signs stated below, even if the tires have not worn out yet
Bulges on tires
We recommend you to replace the tires immediately, due to high potential of tires bursting 		Patches
A sign of potential air leak
Cracks
Normally on the tire's sidewall
Consult your nearest tire dealer if there are any signs of physical damage or deformity of your tires.


 Few tips to maximize your tire performance and durability
• Check your tires air pressure at least once a month. Adjust the air pressure according to the manufacturer's instruction manual
• Tire balancing and wheel alignment will increase tire mileage and maintains the performance of the tires
• Use only tire cleaners and water to clean your tires

 Air pressure

The tire's air pressure standard for each vehicle is set by the vehicle manufacturer and can be found in various areas of your vehicle, such as at the end of the driver's door, at the bottom of the door or in part in the storage box at the door of the vehicle.

Low air pressure can cause damage to the sidewall, thus decreasing the load carrying capacity, and also consume more fuel. Hence the tire pressure should be checked regularly, at least once every month.

Note:
Allow the tires to cool down after driving before checking the air pressure in order to obtain a more accurate reading.


Improper air pressure leads to irregular wear of the tires.

Wear and tear in the middle of the tire is caused by excessive air pressure. On the other hand, low air pressure results in uneven wear on both sides of the tire shoulder.
Correct air pressure
results in regular wear and tear of the tire, thus providing a longer tire life		 Low air pressure
results in wear and tear on both sides of the tire shoulder, creating uneven wear of the tire		 Excessive air pressure
results in wear and tear on the middle of the tire, which results in uneven wear of the tire


 Rotate your tyre regularly to improve tire life

Regular tire rotation helps to prolong the tire's life and maintains optimum performance and mileage of the tires. Tires not rotated on regular basis will result in uneven wear and will also compromise the performance of the tires over time.

 Rotation is required when the tire mileage reaches
 between 8000-10,000 km.

There are 2 different ways of tire rotation, the 4-Tire rotation and 5-Tire rotation.


    Diagonal          Horizontal


Vertical		 4-Tire rotation
Can be done by diagonal, horizontal or vertical rotation

For diagonal rotation;
it is done by swapping the front left tire to right rear and front right tire with the rear left.

For horizontal rotation,
it is done by exchanging the front right wheel with the left front wheel. Likewise for the rear wheels, rear right tire will be exchanged with the left rear tire. This method is normally used for non-directional tires.

For vertical rotation,
it is done by swapping the front right tire with the back right tire, and the front left tire with the back left tire. This method is normally used for directional tread pattern tires.
5-Tires rotation (with spare tire)
5 tire rotation relatively similar to the 4 tire diagonal, except that the spare tire will also be rotated. The spare tire is to be mounted on the left rear, left rear tire moved to the front left. The left front tire will be moved to right back and right back to be moved to the front right. Lastly, the right front tire will be used as the spare tire. This method of rotation is normally used for 4-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles.

Note: Do not use the 5-Tire rotation method if the spare tire is of a different brand/model to the rest of the tires.
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  Tire tread patterns

There any many brands and patterns of tires available today. So how do you know that you are choosing the tires suitable for your driving needs?

Generally, tire patterns can be differentiated into 3 categories. The Directional pattern, also known as Unidirectional, the Non-Directional pattern, also known as symmetric, and the Asymmetric pattern.

All three categories of tire patterns have different characteristics to provide for different needs of drivers.
Directional/
Unidirectional

 Directional pattern tires have lateral grooves on both side of the tire which points in the same direction. It is usually in a "V-shaped" pattern.

Features:

• Increase water dispersion to provide good handling in both wet and dry road conditions

• Better steering and braking capabilities

• Usually available in bigger sizes (15" and above) and high speed index

Suitable for:
Drivers who want to have high speed performance level of the tire.

Non-directional/
Symmetric

 Non-directional pattern tires have tread pattern that usually has a continuous rib design or blocks which has the same features on both inside and outside tread face of the tire. It is normally in a "wave-like" pattern,

Features:

• Comfort, low noise design oriented tires

• Lateral grooves to provide water dispersion

Suitable for:
Drivers who want to have a comfortable and quiet drive.
Asymmetric
Asymmetric pattern tires have unique patterns differing on both sides of the tire tread. The outer tread area of the tire usually has larger grooves to disperse water to increase wet handling, while the inside tread area usually has smaller grooves to increase contact area with the road.

Features:

• Good handling capabilities on wet and dry roads

• Good high speed cornering capabilities

Suitable for:
Drivers who want tires with high performance capabilities.