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Increasingly, more smart technology is being put into cars.
Artifi cial intelligence can react more quickly than people,
and it’s now being introduced into tyres, enabling them to
adapt to diff erent weather conditions by utilising sensor
technology. According to a survey commissioned by Nokian
Tyres, 34% of European drivers are already hoping for such
futuristic functionality.
Sensors in a tyre could measure the tread depth and
wear, and alert the driver when replacements are needed,
or suggest that they are rotated from front to back on the
vehicle, to even out the wear and optimise service life,
according to Teemu Soini, who is responsible for new
technologies at Nokian Tyres.
In the fi rst wave of smart technology, sensors installed
in tyres will measure diff erent variables and forward the
information to the driver, either directly into the vehicle’s
onboard systems, or to the driver’s mobile device.
However, a true smart tyre is one that can automatically
react to the information from the sensor – without any
driver interference.
These tyres could automatically adapt to weather and road
conditions by changing the tread pattern, for example. In wet
weather, the grooves storing water could increase in volume
and reduce the risk of aquaplaning.
The tyre industry has already taken the fi rst steps
towards smart tyres, and sensors are already commonly
used for measuring infl ation pressure. Currently, though,
there are very few next-generation smart applications for
passenger car tyres, but this will surely change within the
next fi ve years, and premium tyres will provide more driver
assistance solutions.SMART TYRES?
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Locking the crankshaft is an
essential job when carrying
out many maintenance and
repair tasks on modern
engines. Often, when the
engine has been removed from the vehicle and the gearbox
separated, there’s no easy way to lock the crankshaft.
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pulley retaining bolts, or keeping the crankshaft locked when
checking play on a dual-mass fl ywheel.
This is a multi-application tool that’s designed to fi t a wide
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Sheffi eld by Laser Tools, and is an EU-registered design.
It’s very easy to adjust and lock into position, bolting on
to a convenient bell housing hole. The tool is supplied
with M10 and M12 mounting bolts for securing to the bell
housing hole, plus a selection of spacers to align the tool
correctly to the ring gear.
This is a professional tool designed for the professional
workshop, and typically costs £47.26. You can get more
details and locate a stockist by visiting: lasertools.co.ukLocking the crankshaft is an
essential job when carrying
out many maintenance andAbove: Users can quickly and simply
lock the fl ywheel via the ring gear
when the engine has been separated
from the gearbox.Left: The new Laser Tools Flywheel
Locking Tool is unique in its design
and simplicity.