Tires can rightly be considered one of the most important and vital for the car and its driver "body." That bus is the sole link that connects the car and roadbed.
And it is on the bus is assigned the task clearly and provide optimal traction vehicle with the road, in the first place and is the main point of safe driving. For this reason, selection, care and replacement of tires - one of the major sciences automotive trades.
Now in the automotive market a wide range of diversified tire products of various domestic and foreign manufacturers. In order to properly select one or another kind of tire buyer should first ask yourself a few questions and answer them accordingly.
What kind of car, what class you drive?
In many respects the choice of tires is determined by the type of vehicle. Let's say you - the owner of a sports car. Hence, do not forget about the automaker's technical requirements, you can install on your car is wider than the standard tires.
So one solution can be immediately "kill two birds with one stone." First, the wide tires will give the exterior of your car more pronounced sporting accent, and secondly, the car will be more confident and clearer take turns, thanks to a more optimal tire grip.
But do not forget about the reverse side of the coin: a car with such tires will be less "easy on the rise, and the suspension will require greater rigidity, as the softer will rapidly deteriorate. Likely to grow, and fuel consumption.
Feature of tires for cars of "SUV" and for jeeps, defines the scope of use of such cars: both urban and off-road. Accordingly, for SUVs and pick SUV'ov predominantly universal bus.
On the market range of tires for off-road models can pick up tires for the "wild" off-road and for a relatively smooth road, which in turn can be spike / studless (winter), as well all season and summer. The choice in this case should be made with an understanding of the behavior of the car "booted" in one or another type of tires.
That is a jeep in the tires, designed to conquer the terrain can be unstable on a flat road, noisy ride slow and inefficient. The same SUV that rides mostly on the asphalt, "Shoes" preferably in the tire tread the usual road, choosing to operate during the summer of summer set of tires, and in winter take studded winter "tires."
If you are a minibus driver or Wen then selecting tires for your car, do not forget that they have to withstand the daily lot of weight and still occasionally go not to the very level road.
For what time of year you choose the bus?
Tires, as well as a car can be produced in various ways. And take into account the need not only the type of car that you drive, its weight and destination, but also the season when you drive a "friend of the Iron", as well as the climatic conditions specific areas. It is this point and determines the priority of selecting the "rubber" when she is chosen from the standpoint of the season.
Tires
Summer tires are designed primarily for driving on dry roads. In hot weather, when the road surface is extremely hot this type of tire shows the optimal elasticity and gives the car greater stability. Accordingly, in snowy weather, ice and cold season, "shoe" machine in these tires is not recommended.
Choosing a summer "tires, however, as winter is in the characteristics established by the manufacturer. Depending on the type of road conditions can be chosen and the type of pattern tires. Figure in the form of the Latin V contributes to the fact that the bus, along with her car, gaining a lot of stability on dry roads. Cars in this case more confidently take turns and more turns out to be ready for long journeys.
Figure tires with deep grooves and large "checkers" is well-suited for visits by car to the suburban area. These tires have an optimum grip with dry soil or mud.
For wet runs, respectively, and for a rainy summer and the autumn, it is reasonable to choose a tire on a surface which has an asymmetrical design with a deeply located in the center and sides of the grooves. This is the tread of tires can reduce the effect of hydroplaning, skidding, which occurs between rubber and asphalt.
Winter tires
In winter, its difficult temperature conditions, traffic safety also depends on the effective tire grip. Traditionally distinguishes two types of winter tires: the European pattern and the Scandinavian pattern.
Features of the European pattern composed of diagonally located on the surface of the tire drainage channels, as well as the presence of reinforced lugs on the sides. Optimal conditions for the use of such tires - it's winter thaw, when on the road melted snow and slush.
To figure Scandinavian tires in staggered rows are "checkers" diamond-shaped or rectangular. Due to this pattern is achieved by a better grip tires with icy or snow-covered road. You can also use the bus with the Scandinavian pattern in the "European" conditions.
We should also be said about studded "rubber", which is used wisely especially in extreme conditions, route (snow drifts, ice, etc.). If you decide studded "tires" of your car, then for such a service should contact the car service and does not rely on the fact that these tires will last more than 2-3 seasons, too much in this case, we wear.
All season tires
more economical and the most common solution when choosing tires are all season tires, which can be used all year. In addition, choosing a type of tires, you save yourself from having to spend money on an extra set of winter or summer tires.
For such a versatile and cost accounts, but "pay" lower levels of braking, handling and stability of the car on the track.
Figure the surface of all-season tires should be like a compromise between the tread pattern of winter and summer tires. And such a compromise is not always able to meet the parameters of safe passage. Especially when it comes to using a car "booted" into a "rubber" inexperienced driver.
A bit of width and height of tires
Of course, the choice of tires in one degree or another individual and is determined not only by the above criteria. However, going from an individual approach to the general, you can give some advice about the standard size tires, which you can guide the choice.
- Make a choice of tires within the requirements outlined by the manufacturer specifically for your model car
- evaluate the technical performance of your car as the type of wheels and performance of the propulsion system.
- Choosing between the wider and less extensive, as well as high and less high tires account for the fact that the broad and tall tires are more prone to mechanical wear, because at the moment they touch turning a wishbone.
In this case, less high and wide tires are Nemenov serious "test" and is recommended mainly for sports cars. In this case, this type of tire requires a stiffer suspension and jeopardizing life wheels.
Top 10 tires 2008
In a survey of Internet users was compiled with popularity ratings of tires from a particular manufacturer. As a result, the best summer tires for passenger cars were found tires Michelin Energy E3A, Off-Road - Michelin 4x4 Diamaris. In the category "Best winter tires for passenger cars" was won by tire Dunlop Graspic DS-2 class off-road vehicles - tires Cooper Discoverer M + S.
In the first place in the ranking of the best all-season tires for passenger car tires are Nokian WR and Dunlop GrandTrek (for SUVs).
It is worth remembering that the "rubber" is necessary not only to optimally select and correctly followed, and during the change.
The basic rules of good tires exploitation include:
- new tires, as well as the new engine requires break-in. So at 100 - 200 km ride is in moderate mode, avoiding sudden braking moments.
- Jump-start from a place, intentionally or towing wheels too sharp turns contributed to rapid tire wear.
- To time to replace the damage to tires and must be periodically inspected. In addition, after 5 years of use, "rubber" should pay a visit to the beauty salon, where professionals are themselves directly decide the question: Is it possible to continue using these tires, or should I buy new ones?
- Every month or before long journeys should check tire pressure.
- Taken from car tires to proper storage. The first bus leaves in a dry and ventilated place, away from chemical products. Second shot tires should be put upright and at the same time once a month to change their situation.
Right you are shopping and good grip for your car!
