When you’re ready to buy new tyres for your car you may be asked which type of tyres you prefer. Generally, the four most common tyre types are:
Winter Tyres
Winter tyres are placed on a car to help it manoeuvre through snow and ice. The square-shaped tread on the tyres helps them get better traction on icy, snowy roads and they can also help improve your car’s ability to stop. In many parts of the UK, you may not need this type of tyre, however, if you live in a rural area and need to drive after a heavy snowfall, winter tyres are a necessity.
Summer Tyres
During the hot summer months, it is important to have summer tyres on your vehicle to help them grip the hot pavement, whether it is wet or dry. Summer tyres are made with a softer rubber that provides better handling when the temperatures are above seven degrees Celsius. However, they are not made for winter weather or when the temperatures are below 7°.
All-Season Tyres
To avoid changing your tyres twice a year, you can purchase all-season tyres that can be used all year long. While they may not always perform the best during extreme weather, they are made for driving in all types of weather and conditions.
Run Flat Tyres
As the name implies, run flat tyres are made to run for a few kilometres after a tyre has been punctured. Most new cars come with run flat tyres already mounted on them. If you are unsure how to change a tyre or do not have the strength to do so, then run flat tyres may get you Aldershot Tyre & Exhaust to have your tyre changed.
Run flat tyres are becoming more popular, but most people buy all-season tyres for their cars.