What is the most important part of a vehicle? You might think it is the engine, but it is actually the tyre that the vehicle rides on. Whether you are using a bicycle, motorcycle, car, truck or three wheeler, tyres in Sri Lanka are the most important aspect of your vehicle.

Keeping your car, three wheeler or bicycle tyres in good condition, is imperative for your safety when driving or riding, for comfort and of course for fuel consumption as well. There are ways that you can get these tyres at good prices, especially when buying them online. The best place to buy tyres online is through manufacturers and agents stores. So, what are the important things that you need to know when it comes to tyres?

-          Size really does matter – When replacing tyres, you should always continue with the same size and type. Changing the size and type is not recommended as it can affect the handling and performance of your vehicle, especially when it comes to motorcycle and bicycle tyres.

-          Know your tyre pressure – Without the right tyre pressure you are compromising on your safety and your vehicle handling.

-          Break in your tyres – Especially in terms of motorcycle tyres, new tyres need to be broken in before they can perform at their optimal. For the first 100-150 miles, you will need to be careful when taking bends and corners on new tyres.

-          High abrasion resistance – High level of abrasion resistance reduces the level of wear and tear of a tyre. When it comes to three wheel tyres, this is a very important aspect of cutting down on maintenance costs.

-          Tread pattern – The tread pattern of a tyre are the grooves etched onto its rubber surface which keeps the tyre from slipping or skidding. This is important for any vehicle, and especially so for motorcycles and three wheel tyres.

Most tyres in Sri Lanka are imported from overseas, hence motorcycle tyre prices in Sri Lanka can be a bit on the high side. The solution to this is to go for a good quality locally manufactured tyre such as the DSI Tyre, which is available for a range of vehicles.