Summer is still a long way off, but it
is worth studying the issue of replacements in advance. In this article, we will analyze the types of seasonal tires and see what choice motorists have. All about the types and importance of timely replaced models. Let's go!
Summer tires. Types
Each driver chooses the time to change tires individually, based on the weather forecast or his neighbours on the road. But there may be questions about the selection. Let's look at the types of summer tires.
Did you know that there are not only summer and winter tires, but also all-season tires?
This is a more budget option.
The service life of rubber can vary from one to five years. Therefore, it is worth studying this issue as carefully as possible in order to be among those who will serve them for a long time.
So, types of summer tires:
Road tires: If you are a city dweller, then this is the right option. This view is ideally combined with city roads.
Sports tires: used for motorists who like to accelerate on the highways. Excellent manoeuvrability and confident driving control are the advantages of this type. The sports copy is made of a hard type of rubber, which significantly affects the fact that all the bumps in the roads will be strongly felt when driving.
All-season tires: This is the type of tire in which use in both winter and summer does not cause much discomfort. However, it is worth remembering that the characteristics of this species cannot be compared with seasonal specimens.
«Markers» of good tyres
When buying, it is worth considering the following:
– See the manufacturer «Made in»;
– Study the weather parameters «Temperature»;
– Pay attention to the index of permissible load;
– Make sure of the date of manufacture, place of production and year of manufacture (Next to the inscription«Dot»);
– Find out the service life of the «Tradewere» indicator.
In addition to your own check-up, it is worth reading reviews about specific models. After choosing a tire, you should study the recommendations from the manufacturer itself. And, of course, send the tires for installation, balancing and testing.
Types of treads
The «pattern» of tires is very important for the safety of all passengers in the car.
Here are the four types:
– Symmetrical
It behaves smoothly on roads with bumps and even with the appearance of a «watercushion». Refers to a comfortableand confident kind of riding;
— Asymmetrical
Based on the name, you can understand that this is due to the different pattern relative to the middle width of the profile. It is used on sports tires. With this pattern, it is easy to enter sharp turns at high speed;
– Symmetrically non-directional tread
The most popular type, thanks to the widelanes, it creates good grip not only in the city, but also off-road.
– Asymmetrically directed
Very durable and at the same time the most expensive type of pattern. As for the advantages, it is worth highlighting the ability to develop speed on any surface and during manoeuvres of high complexity.
Enjoy your trips and safe driving!