Are your new tyres safe?
Qatar standards agency says it is committed to implementing the unified GCC standards and specifications in public interest as compromising on quality of products means threatening people's lives and safety.
Citing an example of car tyres, the agency says most tyres coming into Qatar are meant for use in cold countries as they can resist heat up to 35 degrees Celsius in street tyre friction.
In Qatar and other GCC countries street tyre friction can generate heat of up to an unbelievable 76 degrees. That's more than double the heat in countries with cold weather.
Most tyres imported into Qatar and other GCC states do not meet regional specifications.
Try to make sure that your tyres are meant for hotter driving conditions. Splashing your money on branded tyres may not always guarantee your safety.
Next time you change your tyres, ask your mechanic what the temperature specifications are for the specific tyres.
Absolutely right mkj-14 I have checked just now. Thanks a lot for sharing such an useful info.
I bet known of the machine out here even know what it is let alone the correct temperature....(its stamped on the tyre next to the date of manufacture)
Mechanics never tell. they want to sell their tyres.Only solution is govt should ban these type tyres
Why can't the government just put an import ban on the tyres made for winter, we are never going to have snow or very cold weather conditions here. They should only allow the desert climate tyres in GCC.
This is a new learning for me. Thanks. I shall check the temp withstanding capacity of tyre next time prior to change. Hope I shall get it in internet in the manufacturers site.
Do you really think the mechanic is going to tell you these tires I'm selling are not built for this climate??? These clowns are jokers and will sell you a tire made for Russia.