Small market size needs to be developed
At present, China's automotive tire production technology level is still relatively backward, and the quality of tires on the market is uneven. Domestic tire manufacturing companies generally have a small-scale, production-distributed characteristics, and do not form their own characteristics. China currently has about 300 large tires. Small and large tire manufacturers, mostly small private enterprises; and some international well-known tire brands in the Chinese market did not gain a foothold, the joint venture is still in the running-in phase, so the entire production of automotive tires is still relatively backward. However, with the cooperation of Shanghai Tire Company and Michelin in France, Shiqiao in Tianjin and the United States in Goodyear's investment and construction in Qingdao, it is believed that China's automobile tire industry will develop rapidly in the next few years.
At present, China’s automobile tire market is mainly dominated by imported tires and their partners in China. China’s tire manufacturing companies are currently unable to compete with foreign brands due to their small scale, low technological level, and blind introduction of foreign production lines. Among the various models, the market for agricultural vehicle tires is relatively outstanding. In the future, it should continue to do a good job in this market, forcing other companies to gradually withdraw from this market. The joint venture should focus on the development of the mid-to-high end tire market.
Domestic price low price timid
Right: The complex pattern significantly enhances the strength on both sides of the tire.
In terms of tire prices, China’s domestic tires are still not bold enough to be priced, the price is dominated by imported tires, so in terms of price, some domestically-made, relatively good tire prices are relatively low, according to reporters on the market. Observed that the same type of imported Michelin tires, the price may be more than twice as expensive as domestic tires, other types of tires are roughly 1/3 to about double the gap. In the mid- and low-end car market, because of consumer spending habits, domestic tires have a certain degree of competitiveness, but in the high-end and luxury car market, low prices may affect its image. Therefore, domestic tires should be reasonably priced, do not be afraid that no one will buy a high price.
Guangzhou famous brand occupy half of the wall
In the Guangzhou market, because the auto supply market is relatively mature, some international famous brands have their own agents in Guangzhou. Yongfu Road, Hengfu Road and Xiatang West Road are places where the automobile tire market is relatively concentrated, and the prices are relatively cheap. At present, the common tires in the Guangzhou market are mainly Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, Sumitomo, Pirelli, Yokohama, Cooper, Dongyang and Kumho Tires, among which Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear The three brands accounted for approximately half of the Guangzhou auto tire market. According to a large tire wholesaler in Tianhe Hebei, from the beginning of this year to the present, Michelin tires sold by them accounted for more than one-third of the total sales, which shows that the influence of these brands in the Guangzhou market.
Nowadays, in the Guangzhou auto repair market, most of these well-known brand tires have chosen their partners in the repair shop in an attempt to achieve a win-win result. Currently, they are doing a better job, such as the cooperation between Baldwin Auto Service Chain Stores and Michelin tires. The cooperation with Goodyear Tires has its own characteristics. The selection of branded tires in these places is relatively inexpensive.
Be wary of retreaded tires
In the various parts of the car, the profit of automobile tires is relatively high, plus many consumers do not pay much attention to the tires in the process of selecting all parts of the car. Therefore, some illegal auto repair shops will dispose of tires that have already been scrapped. After refurbishment, new tires will re-enter the market. In the reporter’s interview, many repair masters told reporters that there was a large number of retreaded tyres circulating in the Guangzhou market. It is understood that in Guangzhou and its surrounding areas there are some small auto repair shops that are engaged in tire retreading work. These retreaded tires are re-entered the market mainly through Baiyun District and some small auto repair shops in the Tianhe District.
Retreaded tires generally have defects in various aspects, such as aging of rubber, deformation of tires, etc., while others are converting large-sized tires into small-sized tires. If owners accidentally install these tires, they will seriously threaten driving. Safety, prone to accidents such as puncture, and even endanger the safety of drivers.
How to identify these retreaded tires, the most common is to observe the color and luster of the tires. The color and luster of the retreaded tires are relatively dim, so do not blindly purchase such tires.
The professional chef identifies the tires with those signs on the tires. The tires on the tires have some raised marks, indicating the type and performance of the tires. These are the breakthrough points for identifying the retreaded tires. According to Tianhe District, one tire was once engaged in tires. The refurbished master introduced that the logos of the retreaded tires in general in Guangzhou were refitted after being refurbished, and the logos of the new tires were integrated with the tires. The identification method was to use fingernails to scratch these logos. Generally, the tires were retreaded. These logos are not very tight, and there is no doubt that they must be removed.
Owner's Manual: How to increase tire life
Under normal circumstances, the service life of the tire is related to the quality of the tire itself, and the service life of the good tire is relatively long. However, during the actual use and maintenance, the driving habits and skills of the vehicle owner can also affect the use of the tire. Lifetime, if the owner notices the following aspects in driving, it will greatly improve the service life of the tire.
First, strictly control the temperature of the tire during driving. During the running of the vehicle, the tread and the sidewall are continuously stretched and compressed, so that between the rubber molecules and the molecules, between the cords and the rubber, between the inner tubes and the tires, and the tires There is friction between the road surfaces and heat is generated. If the heat is too high, it will have a bad influence on the car tires. In particular, on high-temperature roads and long-distance driving in summer, the damage to car tires is even greater. As the temperature of tires continues to increase, the mechanical properties of tire materials decline and wear increases. As a result, the draperies of cords and the broken cords are loosely broken. According to the head of the “Baotouyu†auto service chain, the general manager told the reporter that under normal circumstances, if When the temperature of the tire rises to 95°C, there is a danger of puncture.
Second, to ensure that the tire pressure in the different standards of automotive tires have different air pressure specified value, in the actual use of the process, should try to ensure that the car tire pressure is above and below the specified value.
When the tire pressure is too high, the area of ​​the tire contacting the ground decreases, the unit pressure increases, so that the middle tire tread wear increases, while increasing the tire's rigidity, so that the dynamic load on the wheel increases, prone to carcass burst, in When the car is driving at high speed, it will affect the life of the occupants. When the car tire pressure is too low, because of the weight of the car body, the wear of the tire shoulder will increase sharply, which will affect the normal service life of the tire. Driving in Guangzhou, because the city's surface temperature is high, the air pressure can be slightly lower than the specified pressure.
Third, try to avoid overloading Different specifications of the car tires are designed according to the load requirements under the normal weight of different models, if the car overload will increase the deformation of the car tires, the carcass endure the pressure, the tread and the road contact As the area increases, the relative slippage increases. In the long term, it will also affect the service life of automobile tires.
Fourth, keep steering, braking, good driving performance of the car's steering, braking, driving performance of the tire has a great impact on the service life, because all car driving instructions issued, the final executors are car tires to ensure these Good and sensitive driving performance can also extend the life of automotive tires. If the toe and camber of the front wheel of the car are too small, the inner edge of the tread will be seriously worn; the toe and camber will be too large, which will cause serious wear on the outer edge of the tread; if the brake is assembled too tightly, the tire will not rotate smoothly. Slips and drags increase the wear of the tire.
Fifth, the rational selection and matching of tire car models is not the same, the tire model is not the same; the owner of the car is not the same requirements, you can also choose different specifications and performance of the tires, car tires like human shoes, should choose to try and Models and driving requirements of the matching tires.
Sixth, the regular implementation of tire replacement in the actual driving process, because the outside and inside of the car tires, the front and rear wheels are not the same degree of wear, so the car tires should be regularly on the implementation of the transposition, that is to change the front tires after Wheels, the left tire to the right, etc., these are a reasonable way to use the car tires, but also can carry out a test on the tires, at present, Guangzhou, some tire agents generally require consumers to exercise 8000 to 12000 km It is necessary to transpose once.
VII. No more than the limit of the car's speed In the interview, the reporter found that each tire has its own speed limit. According to reports, the common tires in the Guangzhou market are roughly divided into S to W five levels: s level, the highest speed Do not exceed 180 kilometers; t level, the maximum speed should not exceed 190 kilometers; h level, the maximum speed should not exceed 210 kilometers; v level, the maximum speed should not exceed 240 kilometers; w level, the maximum speed should not exceed 270 kilometers. With different types of tires of the same type, the price gap in the Guangzhou market is around 100 yuan. In the process of use, consumers should purchase different speed-limited tires according to their actual conditions.
VIII. Cultivate good driving habits The high temperature and regular water in Guangzhou pavement, together with the crowded traffic on the road, often require the use of brakes, which will affect the service life of the tires. Therefore, it is necessary to develop good driving habits and try to avoid sudden braking. The occurrence of a situation in which the tires of the automobile are worn out due to sudden start, etc.; when cornering, high-temperature weather, and road conditions are not good, it should be decelerated; do not turn the steering wheel after parking.
Misunderstandings: Not more expensive and more durable
Nowadays, the prices of car tyres in Guangzhou market range from more than 100 pieces to over a thousand pieces. In the process of buying tyres, many consumers have such psychological misunderstanding that the more expensive tyres should be more durable, In the process of buying tires, regardless of their actual needs, one-sided price is the only standard for the service life of tires. In fact, according to Manager Deng of Jincheang Auto Repair Shop, the price of tires is related to the service life of tires. There is no direct relationship.
The price of tires is mainly related to safety performance and comfort performance. The higher the price, the better the comfort of the tires. The ability to withstand earthquakes and absorb noise is stronger, which is the main reason for the relatively high prices of these tires. Like Michelin tires currently on the market in Guangzhou, there is a pronounced bulge in the sidewall of its design. This protrusion absorbs the vibrations caused by the friction between the wheels and the ground in the process of rapid driving of the car, thus reducing the traffic to the belt. The vibration comes. Generally, the higher-priced car tires have this consideration in the design and the selected materials, and some lower-priced tires are obviously inadequate in this respect, but this does not mean that these relatively inexpensive tires The service life is also relatively short. Consumers can install their own tires according to their actual needs. The level of tire prices is not a direct factor that determines the service life of the tire.
Typhoon Tips: The Role of Tire Patterns
The pattern on the car tire, in addition to the aesthetic effect, also has a great impact on the performance of the tire, understand the role of the car tire tread, the consumer can choose to start according to their needs in the actual purchase and installation of the tire Choose the tire that suits you. The cars that are often used in Guangzhou should be those that have better drainage patterns. For example, there are regular small block patterns. For cars that need cross-country and long distance, you can choose large blocks. Pattern.
The role of the pattern on the car tires is roughly the following: 1, drainage (slip) V-shaped pattern of the general car tire drainage performance is better, the car in the wet road, good drainage can be Quickly drain water from the tires for better anti-slip performance.
2. The pattern of wear-resistant automotive tires can also affect the wear resistance of the tires, thereby prolonging the service life of the tires. The general composite pattern and the small block pattern have more prominent anti-abrasion ability. Of course, the main impact tire wear resistance is the tire material and brand, Bridgestone and Goodyear tires are relatively wearable.
3, earthquake resistance In addition to the tire material can increase the seismic resistance of car tires, the pattern on the tire can also play a role in reducing the vibration of the car at high speed. The shock resistance of Michelin tires is generally outstanding.
4. Absorption noise Another function of the pattern on the car's tires is that it can absorb the noise generated by the car at high speeds. Generally, the pattern of high-grade tires is arranged in small blocks. The principle is this.
Do it yourself
In an actual car, most people only think of going to a repair shop to repair the tires when they have a major problem. They usually do not attach much importance to the adhesion of dirt on car tires. They also have cracks and aging on car tires. The phenomenon is also left unchecked or felt powerless. In fact, it is too cumbersome to run a repair shop specifically for these minor problems. It is also necessary for some unscrupulous maintenance companies to “slaughter†it, so learn some common things. The maintenance method is necessary.
The main component of automobile tires is rubber. The common dirt on tires is dirt, oil, tar, grease, and so on. After you have clarified these, you can personally maintain and groom your own car's tires.
The first step is to use water to wash away dirt and other dirt that adhere to the tires.
The second step can be sprayed on the surface of the tire with bitumen cleaner F003F. After about 20 seconds, the tire can be scrubbed with a relatively soft brush. After that, the dirt can be cleaned with clean water (this step can be Remove tar, wax, grease, and other contaminants that adhere to the surface of the car's tires.)
The third step is to spray the tires on the car tires with Cleanall, E002. The tires can be brushed with a soft-bristled brush and then the dirt is removed with water (this step is mainly to remove those that still adhere to Oil on the tire).
After the third step, after waiting for the natural drying of the tire surface, the C003 tire light cleaning protection fluid (Superkote) is evenly sprayed on the automobile tires. After it is naturally dried, the complete set of procedures for self-care of the beauty tires is completed. Spraying C003 on the one hand can prevent the aging, discoloration and cracking of automobile tires. On the other hand, it also has a certain delaying effect on already cracked and aging faded tires. At the same time, it can also create a black on the surface of automobile tires. Shiny protective film, with a waterproof effect.