Worst fear of any rider is to meet with an accident due to skidding. A skid is essentially when tyres lose traction with the road surface, the vehicle loses the balance/track, and the effect of braking is significantly reduced. These situations can cause serious damage to the rider as well as vehicle. The factors that cause skidding are:

  • Due to road surface: Due to uneven road surface, rainwater, mud, gravel or oily surface, the friction between the road surface and tyre changes. This creates a situation where the bike starts gliding over that surface and causes skidding.
  • Instant Braking: It is a situation where on the smooth surface of the road, something appears, and you apply sudden brakes to avoid a collision. This causes the wheels to lock and thus locks the rotating velocity of the tyre’s lowers. 
  • Leaning over too far whilst cornering: This may cause one or both tyres to lose friction and control.
  • Excessive acceleration: It causes the rear wheel to spin and skid.
Both the situations are quite dangerous for the rider. These can be avoided through: 

Caution
  • Check for the squealing noise from your brake pads
  • Check the tread depth of the tyres
  • Be aware of the road surface and surroundings
  • Slow down on the sharp turns
  • Avoid quick stops
Action
  • Avoid the wheels from instant locking
  • Mildly apply the pressure on the front brakes
  • If it’s a high level of emergency, apply pressure on the rear brakes intermitted and release
  • Shift to a low gear before going down a steep hill
Tips to avoid skids 
  • Check for wear and tear, ageing of brake pads and tyres
  • Drive slowly and beware
  • Reduce throttle to regain traction
  • Try to keep your feet on the footrests
  • Steer into the skid

Apollo Tyres is the best tyre manufacturing company with all variants of reliable, safe and durable tyres. The brand provides the best tyres for every vehicle in India, be it bike tyres, car tyres etc. Making a tyre design and development is a very complex process when you take into account the integration of durability, grip and comfort, all at once. But Apollo tyres spend a lot of time and R&D to give the best and durable product for a smooth running of the vehicle. It has its global presence with the exceptional performance of a wide range of tyres. Their tyres are best in quality and provide excellent wet and dry grip.  

Apollo’s decision to venture in the market of two-wheelers, way back in the year 2016, was to fulfil the demands of their business partners. Apollo’s tubeless and tube-type tyres suit the various road conditions in the country. They also provide outstanding cornering stability along with a safe ride in all weather conditions. They are optimised for better grip, offering better stability during high-speed braking. They can be recommended for the urban, highway as well as off-road applications. Visit their website for more information and buying details.