How important is a rubber bridge?
What is a rubber bridge? A rubber bridge is a small button. located in the tread groove It is used to measure the height of the tread. and is an indicator of tire wear. It helps us know when the tread has worn to an unsafe level
🛑 tire wear - danger signal! Too much worn tread can affect road adhesion. Reduce efficiency in water extraction Especially on wet roads Therefore increasing the risk of hydroplaning. (Hydroplaning) makes controlling the car more difficult. and increase the chance of accidents ≤️
Important differences According to a study by the Japan Tire Manufacturers Association (JATMA), testing braking distances at the same speed (80 km/h) It was found that the stopping distance of the new tires and worn tires that have deteriorated to 2.0 mm There is a stopping distance difference of up to 10 meters! 😱
Therefore... Don't forget to check your rubber bridge!
For safety on the road Keep your car tires ready to use 💪