VEHICLE TYRE


Tyres are the most important safety feature on a car. Powerful engines, precise handling, and anti-lock brakes all depend on the notepad-sized traction of the tyres that touch the road. 

Tyres with a strong tread and a good grip can perform in even adverse conditions, while tyres with a thin tread become dangerous even under normal driving conditions. 

TYRE FEATURES

Tyre features are listed directly on the tyres using a code that most buyers cannot even begin to decode, such as P205/55R16 94W. This code is actually an international format that tyre manufacturers use to label the different features of tyres. Once buyers understand the different parts of the code, they can easily find the right features they want.

PASSENGER OR LIGHT TRUCK 

The first part of the code marks the type of tyre. For most consumers, their tyres begin with the initial 'P' for passenger. Some SUVs and trucks use 'LT' which stands for light truck. LT tyres are larger and more durable than P tyres. Not all SUV and truck owners need LT tyres unless the driver regularly hauls heavy loads. 

SIZE

The second number is the width of the tyre tread in millimetres. In the above example, 205 is the width measurement. Performance tyres are usually very wide because this gives the tyres additional traction on the road.

The third number is the aspect ratio of sidewall height to tyre width. For a 55 tyre, the sidewall is 55 per cent as tall as the tread is wide. Squat tyres are less susceptible to sidewall damage, but their wider bottoms also mean they are more exposed to nails and other roadway debris,

The fourth number is actually a letter followed by a number. In the case of the example, the 'R' stands for radial-ply construction, while the '16' stands for the dimensions of the tyre in inches. 16 is the most common size, but buyers who have large rims in 18, 20, or 22 inches need to buy tyres that match the size of their rims.

LOAD INDEX

The fifth number directly after the size information is the load index. This refers to how much weight the tyre can carry safely. A tyre with a load index of 94 is able to carry 1477 pounds. 

SPEED RATING

The sixth part of the code after the load index is a letter that correlates to the speed rating. This is the maximum speed that the tyre can reach safely. For example, one of the most common speed ratings is H, which means the tyre can go up to 210 km per hour safely. Driving at this speed is highly impractical unless the owner is racing the car, but there is an advantage to buying high speed tyres. 

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