Learn About The Different Types Of Car Tyres
There is a whole range of car tyres available and the ones you need will vary depending on where you live and the surrounding environment. We’ll take you through a few of the key types. Firstly, the standard, all-season tyre. These probably came with your car as standard when you bought it, and they’re suitable for all year round use, as the name suggests. They use a form of hard rubber to extend their shelf life and are good enough for regular use.
You could also choose to go for the performance tyre, which can be a good idea if you have a car that requires increased handling performance. They’re also known as ‘summer tyres’ as they’re at their best in dry weather. They’re not very good in the rain, though, so you can only use them year round if you live in a warm, dry area. They have good grip as they’re made from soft rubber, although this also works to make their shelf life shorter than normal tyres.
If you live in an area with rough conditions and harsh winters, then you may wish to consider the winter tyre. These are designed to cope with tough weather conditions and the added difficulties associated with driving in winter. They are good at handling in snow and ice and you can get them with little metal studs embedded in the tread, which gives extra grip in extreme conditions. You can’t use them in dry conditions as they wear out fast and damage the road.
You could also find you benefit from all terrain tyres. These provide excellent grip on dirt, sand and other loose surfaces. They can be used on standard roads but are often very noisy so are more commonly found on off-road vehicles. They come with a large tread block pattern, as this provides extra grip. Their sidewalls are also stiffer to cope with challenging terrain and unexpected potholes. You can also get specialist mud tyres, which are designed exclusively for driving on mud and dirt.
Finally, you could also go for the ‘run flat’ tyre, which is exactly as the name suggests. These tyres can operate without air, so you can continue driving if you get a puncture without worrying about the handling. You should only do this for a short distance at a slow speed, though. The run flat is a relatively new concept and they’re most commonly found on brand new cars. If you do ‘run it flat’, you should still change the tyre as soon as you can.
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