How to choose car tires? What should you look for?

How to choose car tires? What should you look for?
  • 03.09.2020
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Tires are one of the important elements of a car wheel. The main task is to partially conceal road irregularities, lower traffic noise, as well as reduce the required traction.

The first pneumatic car tires appeared in 1847, and then there was no way to organize inexpensive production. Full use began in 1888, when John Dunlop began fitting these tires on bicycles. The final appearance is close to the modern one. The tire, acquired in 1890, was then proposed to separate the chamber and wheel, providing the latter with a frame.

Look at the following parameters when choosing a tire.

  • Speed and load index;
  • Profile height, tire width, contact patch area;
  • Compatible with your car's rim. It is worth looking at installation features, the tire should not cling to other elements of the car;
  • Tread pattern.

In addition to the abovementioned, it is worth paying attention to the following nuances.

  • Driving style. Relaxed city trips and sporting events require completely different options. Their technical features are different.
  • Operational features. Different tires are required for asphalt and dirt roads. They differ in rigidity, tread and other important parameters. When selecting a rubber, the possibility of its use in certain conditions must be taken into account.
  • Take into account a car type. An SUV and a city sedan have different tire requirements. It is also advisable to make a selection based on load, commercial use and other factors.
  • Seasonality. Different requirements are set for tires at different times of the year.