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How do I
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perform a successful scan?
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Watch the video tutorial for a quick summary on how to perform a measurement. |
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How to Measure
Position
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Position the device Position the device in landscape mode, camera facing the outer shoulder of the tire at the distance of about 20 cm (8 inches), with the device’s camera at the side of the car.
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Scan for 7 seconds Start the scan by tapping on the screen (or by using the volume down button) and then slowly move the device to the inner tire shoulder. Scan for approximately 7 seconds, it will stop automatically.
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Keep a 20 cm (8 inches) distance Try to keep the distance to the tire steady and make a straight movement.
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Consider the feedback Pay attention to the haptip, visual and audio feedback. Turn on your audio now, if possible.
Scanning Tips
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Make sure that the screen orientation lock setting of your OS is not active
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Make sure you have a stable internet connection
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Device Correctly
(only on iOS) If on iOS, firstly detect tire by moving device back and forth slowly (the camera should be pointing at the tire)
Align the tire overlay with the outer tire shoulder, keep approximately 20cm (pay attention to the audio or visual feedback)
Once aligned, start the scan by tapping anywhere on the screen
Move Device Slowly Across the Tire Tread
Move your device slowly and steady towards the inner tire shoulder, always keep a distance to the tire of approximately 20cm
The Scan will automatically stop after approximately 7 seconds; the device will vibrate strongly and make a sound once the scan is done.
Wait for the result
Dos, Don’ts & Scanning Tips
Make sure that no other tires are visible in the scan, especially no tires should be directly next to or on top of each other
The recording should not contain anything else than the tire tread
The camera must keep the focus on the tire while moving across the tire
You can also use the Volume Down button of the device to start (and stop) the recording, if you can’t see the screen Make sure to record the tread and not the floor, tilt your phone accordingly while scanning
Make sure that the screen orientation lock setting of your OS is not active
Make sure you have a stable internet connection
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