Centrul Dar — premium tyres and wheels: how to read the markings and when to change tyres

Centrul Dar offers premium tyres and wheels and is one of Display Protect’s partners. Tyres are the car’s only contact with the road, and screens are your contact with the car — both are used every day and both deserve careful choice. Below, a practical guide to tyres.

How to read the tyre marking

On the sidewall you will find a code such as 225/45 R17 91W:

• 225 — tyre width in millimetres;
• 45 — sidewall height as a percentage of the width;
• R17 — wheel diameter in inches (R = radial construction);
• 91 — load index (what each tyre can carry);
• W — speed rating (the maximum speed the tyre is rated for).

The right size for your car is in the owner’s manual, on a sticker in the door frame or inside the fuel flap.

When to switch from summer to winter tyres

A commonly used rule: when average temperatures stay below roughly 7 °C, winter tyres give better grip because the rubber compound stays flexible in the cold. In spring the reverse applies. Also check local rules on seasonal tyres.

How to check wear

• tread depth — in many countries the legal limit is 1.6 mm, but wet and snow performance drops much earlier; check local rules;
• wear indicators in the tyre grooves (small raised bars);
• uneven wear on the edges or on one side — a sign of alignment or pressure problems;
• cracks, bulges or cuts in the sidewall — these cannot be repaired, the tyre must be replaced;
• age — the manufacture date (four-digit DOT code: week and year).

Pressure matters too

Correct pressure (shown on the car’s sticker) affects braking, consumption and wear. Check it monthly on cold tyres and before long trips.

Inside matters just as much

Once your car is set up for the road, think about the cabin too: the infotainment screen and digital cluster are the most touched parts of the interior. 9H hybrid glass keeps them safe from scratches and fingerprints.

Contact

• Website: centruldar.md

For details about services, bookings and prices, contact the partner directly.

Display Protect — the screens inside, protected

If you look after your car, think about the screens too: the infotainment display, digital cluster and climate panel are parts you touch every day. Display Protect offers 9H hybrid glass cut exactly for your car’s brand, model and generation — glossy or matte. We fit it quickly, on the spot in Chișinău, or deliver across Moldova. Find the glass for your car or read the choosing guide.