Types Of Car Tires
There are many options for tires, so it can be not easy to choose the right one. It can be difficult to decide which type of tire is best for you. Understanding the differences between car tires will help. It is important to identify the type of vehicle you have. It’s much easier to determine the type of tire best for your vehicle.
Passenger Transport Vehicles
All Season
These tires are made to provide all-season traction, excellent handling, and comfort on the roads. These tires have grooves and tread patterns that provide better grip in wet conditions.
Touring
These tires are made to provide all-season traction, a smooth ride and more responsive handling. These tires are often rated higher than regular all-season tires because they have a more symmetrical tread pattern.
Performance
Performance tires have wider lateral and circumferential grooves to provide better traction in wet conditions. These tires are designed to provide better grip and often have dense siping or tread compounds with silica. They are also more efficient than touring tires.
Summer
These are designed for both wet and dry conditions. These are not intended for all-season traction, but they can be used in warm weather to provide grip and responsive handling in both wet and dry conditions. They are ideal for performance vehicles that live in warmer climates.
Track and Competition
These are the ultimate in performance. These are made to be used in dry conditions and provide road contact for long periods. They are engineered to provide extreme performance and often have a high-tech body with sidewall reinforcements like Kevlar or aramid.
Truck And SUV
Highway
These tires are made to carry heavier loads such as trucks and SUVs. These tires are designed to be extremely comfortable on the road and offer all-season tread patterns.
All Terrain
These tires have more aggressive tread patterns than highway or trail tires. These tires have larger tread blocks and more voids for better traction when driving off-road.
Mud-Terrain
These have aggressive tread patterns, with larger tread blocks and more voids. These are made to traction sand, deep mud, and other soft terrains.
All-Purpose or Trail
These tires are slightly more rugged than standard highway tires. These tires have fewer sides than standard highway truck tires.
Ribbed
These tires are engineered to provide the best long-lasting mileage and handling. These tires have a strong rib tread design that is ideal for commercial vehicles with high highway mileage.
Sport Truck
These tires are very similar to highway tires. These tires have all-season tread patterns that can be used in all weather conditions.
Speciality Tyres
Speciality tires are made for specific applications. These tires include ATV tires, lawn and garden tires, trailer tires, and temporary spare tires.
Bottom Line
It is important to understand the differences between car tires to choose the right tire for you. You can compare the available options for your vehicle and determine what your needs are before you choose the right tires. Element Wheels has a variety of tires to suit any vehicle or your needs.