Which Of Type Of Tyres Are Suitable For Different Terrains?

Posted by Karann S.
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Apr 13, 2016
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After buying your car, you may think you’re done with the confusion part. Wait a bit. Have you chosen the tyres? What types of tyres do you need to buy? Is it appropriate for the terrain you’re going to drive on? Yes, these are the questions that will chase you while you go to buy tyres. There are lots of tyres available at market. Each one is different from the other. It is very natural to get confused. How to know which types of tyres will suit at different terrain? Have a look-

All-Terrain Tyres

  • Vehicles, which go off-roading mainly, need these tyres. 
  • The rubber, used in these tyres is different from usual tyres. Those are neither too soft nor too hard. 
  • Besides, these tyres come with large stout of tread so that these enable the drivers to drive on mud or on sand. 
  • With these tyres, driving on uneven surfaces or potholes is simple as the sidewalls are stiff. 
  • This type of tyre has so many benefits that you can easily ignore the fact that this makes noise and becomes weary soon.

Mud Tyres-

  • The tread pattern of these tyres is wider so that instead of holding mud and dirt, it can easily dissipate those.
  • Apparently, the heavy duty mud tyres have 1 inch deep treads and often it becomes 2 inches deep.
  • These are made of stiff rubber, so they don’t hold grip well on rough roads. So, ride will be difficult in that case.

Sand Tyres-

  • While you’re looking for different types of tyres which run on different terrain, this is another important one.
  • The tread pattern of rear sand tyres is different from other tyre as these have paddle treads.
  • Due to this design, these tyres scoop sands and gives tight grip to drive on sand.
  • No matter you’re climbing up the sand dunes or driving on the soft and deep sand, the wider footprints ensure you to get the perfect traction.
  • The front tread pattern of sand tyres is limited and they can be totally bare.
  • These tyres help the car to float across the dunes instead of sinking deep.
  • Moreover, front sand tyres also have ridge to help to steer the car perfectly.

Rocky Tyres-

  • Here, the tread pattern is tighter so that the tyres get easy contact while climbing up the rocky roads. It also provides efficient traction on loose terrain.
  • Rocky terrain tyres helps in better accelerating, turning or braking by making solid grip.
  • Moreover, these tyres have enough durability to run on the rocky and uneven terrain of mountains.
  • While choosing rocky terrain tyres, it is better to choose with extra lugs as it give double protection to the sidewall.

These are the types of tyres that are generally you need while travelling. There are more tyres like racing tyres or winter tyres which serve their purpose effectively. It is up to you to choose the perfect tyre for your need.
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