What does a red dot on my tire mean?

The red dot indicates the tyre's high point. Most of the time a wheel will also have a dot—either a drilled dot or a sticker to indicate its low point; if you have these marks, you should align the red dot with the mark on the wheel and ignore the yellow dot.

Where does the red dot go when mounting a tire?

First, if the tire has a red dot, the yellow dot is ignored! The red dot is then lined up with either the “low point dimple” (on steel wheels) or next to the valve stem on alloy wheels. Regardless of the type of wheel, if there is no red dot, the yellow dot is positioned next to the valve stem.

What is the red dot and yellow dot on tires?

If it is lined up with the yellow dot, the valve stem is located at the heaviest part of the tire. If it is lined up with the red dot, then it is located at the lightest part of the tire. These dots guide the technician to make sure that the tire is properly balanced during installation.

What are colored dots on tires?

The spots on the sidewall of your tires were specifically placed by the manufacturer to guide the tire installation process. In fact, these colored dots serve a specific purpose in helping the tire technician correctly balance the tire.

What does a blue dot mean on a tire?

The blue dot represents the high runout location on the wheel, while a red dot on the tire represents the coordination runout position on the tire.

WHAT RED AND YELLOW DOT MEANS ON TIRES WHERE TO PUT RED DOT ON WHEEL

How do you read a dot on a tire?

The first two numbers of this grouping indicate the week of the year your tire was manufactured. The final two digits indicate the year that your tire was manufactured. For example, if your final four DOT numbers are 3020, your tire was manufactured in the 30th week of 2020.

What does white dot on tire mean?

The White Dot (Dynamic Balancing Dot)

Regardless of the type of wheel, if there is no red dot, mount the tire with the white dot next to the valve stem. The white dot indicates the overall light dynamic balance point of the tire. In other words, it's as though the white dot represents a bit lighter in the area of tire.

How do you get rid of red spots on new tires?

Why is there a yellow dot on my tire?

The yellow dots can help minimize the amount of weight needed to balance a tire and wheel assembly by mounting the tire so that its lightest point is already matched up with the wheel's heaviest point. The yellow dot indicates where the manufacturer has identified the lightest spot on the tire.

What does a yellow dot mean on a tyre?

The yellow dot indicates the lightest part of the tyre sidewall. On a wheel or rim, the heaviest part is generally the valve stem. During fitting the yellow dot is aligned with the valve stem of the wheel. Having the dot and valve stem in alignment means technicians won't need to use as many balancing weights.

How do you get marks off tires?

Apply a cleaning product such as SunSpot, a concrete degreaser, Natural Orange (or other citrus cleaner), Simple Green, or automotive brake cleaner to the affected area. Allow the cleaner to sit on the surface for a few minutes. Scrub the spot with a brush with stiff bristles.

What does the green dot on a tire mean?

Green caps on tire valve stems usually mean the tires are filled with nitrogen instead of ordinary air.

How do I know when my tires expire?

The last four numbers represent the manufacturer's date. The first two numbers indicate the week, while the last two indicate the year. (For example, a tire with the number 2910 was manufactured in the 29th week of 2010.)

Are 4 year old tires still good?

We recommend replacing tires aged 6-10 years, no matter how much tread remains. When it comes to replacing tires, things can be a little unpredictable. Mileage, condition and routine maintenance all contribute to the tire's safety and usability. You should replace them if you think they may have compromised integrity.

Do tires have dates on them?

Every tire has a birth date—the day it was manufactured—and an expiration date that is six years from that manufacture date. Most automobile manufacturers warn drivers to replace vehicle tires after six years. To wait any longer than that is a gamble with tire integrity and is risky for drivers.

How often should tires be replaced?

But even if there's plenty of tread left, tires should be replaced if they're too old, at least every six years. That's because over time, the rubber will dry and crack, possibly leading to a blowout or flat tire.

How many years do tires last on average?

On average, people drive between 12,000 to 15,000 miles a year, which means the average good quality all-season tire will last somewhere between three and five years, depending on maintenance, driving style and conditions, etc.

When should tires be replaced?

To meet legal safety standards in the U.S., a tire's tread needs to be at least 2/32” deep. If the tires do not meet the 2/32” standard or are approaching not meeting it, you should replace your tires. Tires should also be free of sidewall damage and irregular wear for optimal performance and safety.

What does the red dot on a motorcycle tire mean?

The red dot is the highest point on the tire and should be aligned with the valve stem because most manufacturers will drill the valve stem hole at the lowest point on the wheel. This gives the whole assembly a better shot at being closer to perfectly round to avoid hopping.

Does WD-40 remove tire marks?

While WD-40 Multi-Use Product cannot help in situations where the metal has been damaged, it can help with scuff marks, where another car has come into contact with yours and left some paint residue.

Can hitting a curb damage tire?

Hitting a curb can do some nasty damage to your tires, let alone other vehicle components including the suspension. Even striking one at turtle-like speed can wreck your day!

Does power washing remove tire marks?

You can use a power washer or a sprayer nozzle to wash off the degreaser. If you are indoors, you can use a mop to wash it off. The CSP degreaser/cleaner is great for normal tire marks. Especially in garages, homeowner driveways, and the such.

Why do my tires leave black marks on my driveway?

The tire marks you find on your concrete driveway are actually a result of a material within the rubber tires known as polymer compound getting heated up. When they heat up they are more likely to leave those tire marks across your concrete driveway.

What are skid marks caused by?

One of the most common tire marks is a skidmark. A skidmark is made by a tire that is sliding without rotation on a road or other surface. The sliding may be caused by braking, collision damage or some other reason. Usually, it is caused by braking.

How do I protect my garage floor from tire marks?

Epoxy coatings are your best bet if you want to protect your garage floor or driveway from tire marks and other stains and damages. Epoxy is really hard, smooth & glossy.