Mahindra Quanto

                                       Mahindra and Mahindra who is known for manufacturing SUVs for the Indian car bazaar have turned its way a bit. Seeing the demand in the market, Mahindra is ready to tap into the small car market with the shorter version of its most prominent MPV, Mahindra Xylo. The new mini Xylo, codenamed ‘U203’ which was later on christened as Mahindra Quanto is Mahindra’s new armament against the B+ hatchback segment and entry level sedans. Mahindra Quanto also gets the honor of becoming the first ever sub-four-meter MPV in the country. The basic design of the car is pretty similar to Mahindra Xylo which the car is spawned on. The similar ladder-frame body frame is seen in Quanto as well. Under the bonnet, the compact SUV holds an altered version of diesel motor along with same suspension system and analogous interiors. The 1.5L diesel engine here is be coupled with five speed manual gearbox that would pushes the car in delivering an awesome performance on road.

                                 The looks of the car are be as appealing as Mahindra Xylo MPV and gives the middle row passenger same happy legs feeling that Xylo offered. Mahindra Quanto borrowed the body-on-ladder chassis from its sibling Xylo and the chassis was compacted suitably to make it fit under the 4 meters in length, which makes the car take advantage of the excise duty subsidy Indian government has allotted to the sub-four meter vehicles. The wheels have also gone smaller to 15” from the 16” wheels seen in Mahindra Xylo MPV. The ride and handling of Mahindra Quanto is  enhanced and would give great acceleration and pickup. The interiors of the new Mahindra Quanto will be comfortable and loaded with numerous advanced features. The car would be able to adjust seven adults with utmost ease. The car might appear to be a bit cramped, but seven people will be happily adjusted into the car. The seats would be upholstered with high quality fabrics, while the power steering would make the driving absolutely easy for the driver. The power windows will also be present along with high performing air cooling system with AC vents that are well-spread. With such competitive price range and appealing looks, the car certainly has a big competition that it is going to face in the Indian car bazaar.  The major challenger of Mahindra Quanto will turn out to be Maruti Ertiga, which has been roaring with success these days.

                                  

Mahindra Quanto appears to be an impressive vehicle. Mahindra was infact very hush hush about this vehicle before the vehicle was launched in the market the world was just speculating about its specifications. Mahindra Quanto is bestowed with a toned down version of mHawk diesel engine which is comparatively lighter in weight and manages to churn out decent power of 100bhp power and 240 Nm of torque. The five speed manual transmission united with this engine delivers good performance on road.

Wheel alignment

   Wheel alignment required whenever you change new tyre for your car. In which we check about caster, camber and toe
Wheel alignment
   Wheel alignment, sometimes referred to as breaking, is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car maker's specification. The purpose of these adjustments is to reduce tire wear, and to ensure that vehicle travel is straight and true (without "pulling" to one side). Alignment angles can also be altered beyond the maker's specifications to obtain a specific handling characteristic. Motorsport and off-road applications may call for angles to be adjusted well beyond "normal" for a variety of reasons.

Tyres and its types

     A tire (or tyre) is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance. Pneumatic elastomer tires, such as those for automobiles and bicycles, provide traction between the vehicle and the road while providing flexible cushion that absorbs shock.

The fundamental materials of modern pneumatic tires are synthetic rubber, natural rubber, fabric and wire, along with carbon black and other chemical compounds. They consist of a tread and a body. The tread provides traction while the body provides containment for a quantity of compressed air. Before rubber was developed, the first versions of tires were simply bands of metal that fitted around wooden wheels to prevent wear and tear. Early rubber tires were solid (not pneumatic). Today, the majority of tires are pneumatic inflatable structures, comprising a doughnut-shaped body of cords and wires encased in rubber and generally filled with compressed air to form an inflatable cushion. Pneumatic tires are used on many types of vehicles, including cars, bicycles, motorcycles, trucks, earthmovers, and aircraft. Metal tires are still used on locomotives and railcars, and solid rubber (or other polymer) tires are still used in various non-automotive applications, such as some casters, carts, lawnmowers, and wheelbarrows.

All Season Tyres

All season tyres work well on all road surfaces and are adaptable to all weather conditions. However they are not specialised for any particular condition and may lack road holding ability. They may also have reduced tyre grip unlike tyres suited for conditions such as the snow. All season tyres should therefore always be in excellent condition in order for them to perform in all weather condition

Run Flat Tyres or Pax Tyres

A recent development in the tyre industry, run flat tyres have proved to be popular. Run flat tyres allow the car to continue moving safely, even once the tyre has developed a puncture. They are generally fitted on vehicles that are not equipped with a spare tyre .

The two main technologies used are the "Reinforced Tyre Sidewalls" and the "Rubber Rim Clips". Rubber rim clips can be placed on any tyre rim subsequently reinforcing the side wall and enabling the tyre to support the car's weight. Different rubber compounds have been used in order to support the weight of the car, even with no air pressure in the tyre. This in turn drastically reduces the risks of an accident. Cars equipped with run flat tyres allow the driver to complete their journey at a reduced speed.

Eco Tyres

Environmentally friendly tyres have been designed to reduce fuel consumption without affecting they tyre or vehicles overall performance.

"Low rolling resistant tyres" are manufactured by adding silica in with the tread compound of the tyre, which in turn will affect the amount of energy a tyre can absorb whilst it is turning. The lower the resistance caused during "rolling", the lower the vehicles fuel consumption will be.

Traditionally, reducing the resistance and thus the fuel consumption has come at the cost of losing tyre grip in wet conditions. However Eco tyres now combat this as the Silica technology in the tyre means manufacturers are able to improve both wet grip and the tyres rolling resistance. What's more, according to Michelin, eco tyres can save the average motorist around £65 a year.

Nitrogen

Inflating your tyres with a mixture of nitrogen and oxygen is completely safe and in theory this will help to counteract the issue of slow deflation which is caused by oxygen slowly infusing out of the tyre through the tyre wall and into the atmosphere. Although this is not yet standard practice, motor sport and aviation professionals have been putting this theory into practice for years.