Which are the Most Suitable Tyres for My Car?

Tyres are an essential part of your vehicle as everything depends on the functioning of tyres, from your life to the smooth running of the car. So, selecting a tire for your car can be an uphill task as there are so many tyres available in the market, and it becomes challenging to choose one.

Over the years, we have seen a lot of confused customers. There are many factors that a customer has to consider before actually buying the tyre. Are you worried or confused about which tyres to buy? Then there is nothing to worry about. Why? Today’s blog post is dedicated to helping better understand various factors to look into before purchasing tyres.

Top Tire Brands 2021

It is challenging to list every top brand here as so many deserve to be on the list. It may not come as a surprise, but Bridgestone is a leading brand and the world's largest tire manufacturer. It is amongst the best sellers due to its excellent road grip, top quality, and availability worldwide. Other top brands in this industry include Continental, Michelin, Goodyear, Pirelli, and Dunlop.

Summer Tyres

Tyres are generally categorized into three groups: Summer, Winter, and All- season tyres. Depending on your region, the first thing to ensure is that the tyres are designed for your area's conditions. It is vital to fit summer tyres in your vehicle if you live in an area where climate temperature jumps above 7°C. The reason is that the tread pattern of summer tyres is designed especially for the summer season to provide better road grip for dry and wet roads.

Moreover, Summer tyres offer great stability and excellent fuel efficiency due to less spinning resistance. The braking ability and cornering of the tyres are also exceptional. One of the best summer tyres is the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. It is designed especially for summer conditions to give superior performance on dry and wet roads. Lastly, the road noise is low and offers a smooth drive along with long-lasting tread life.

Winter Tyres

Conversely, if you live in a region with temperatures below 7° C, you are advised to equip your vehicle with winter tyres. The reason is that these tyres offer high performance in snow, wet and icy roads due to their excellent braking performance and tread designed specially to remove melted snow or ice and push deep into the snow for better grip.

Winter tyres are formed of a rubber material that remains resilient and soft hence offering good car control. One of the best winter tyres is The Michelin X-ICE SNOW tyre, as it provides excellent traction on ice and snowy roads. Their zigzag treads provide high road grip during harsh conditions, due to which the danger of hydroplaning is reduced.

All-Season/Weather Tyres

It can be very hectic and costly to replace tyres according to different seasons, including storage and maintenance. To avoid all this fatigue, all seasonal, also known as all-weather tyres, are available that are designed for both winter and summer. An important factor here is that these tyres will not give a perfect performance under different climates. Hence, there are pros and cons of all-weather tyres that can term these tyres as a compromise.

However, the tyre treading of all-season tyres is much more rigid compared to the other two categories of tyres, thereby lasting longer. All-season tyres offer better fuel mileage due to lower rolling resistance. One of the best all-season tyres is the Continental’s ContiProContact tyre. Why? Due to its superior performance in snow and icy conditions, good road grip, and low rolling resistance.

Top Budget Tyres

If you are unwilling to spend a significant amount of money on tyres or your budget is low, you always have the option of buying less expensive budget tyres. Almost all the brands make this category of tyres, with a few exceptions. These tyres are most suitable and recommended for those people who don't go on long distances or do not operate their vehicle very much as these tyres don't have many miles on them compared to the expensive ones. However, budget tyres fulfil the minimum safety criteria before they are allowed to sell them. One of the top budget tyres brands includes Roadmarch tyres, Toyo tyres, and Nankang tyres.

Top Mid-Range Tyre

This category of tyres is the most popular and most selling because they are very affordable for everyone without compromising much on reliability and performance. It is why all the companies heavily invest in this category of tyres as the majority of their income is generated from Mid-range tyres. Top Mid-Range tyre brands include Firestone Tyres, Yokohama Tyres and Hankook Tyres.

Premium Range Tyres

Even though Premium tyres are the most popular type of tyres available in the market, they are worth it as they provide excellent road grip and traction. They are durable for all climate conditions and last very long compared to budget and mid-range tyres. Top premium range categories of tyres include Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear tyres, and Pirelli tyres.

Should I Buy Used Tyres?

Even though it is allowed to sell a used tyre and it may be cost-efficient as compared to buying a new tyre, but it is strongly recommended not to buy a used tyre as it may be in bad condition due to worn out treading or punctures and may lead to a fatal accident. Moreover, the tyre life of the used one will be far less than that of the new one.

Which Tyres to Avoid?

There are all sorts of tyres available in the market; some are very expensive, some are less expensive, and some are very cheap. It is recommended to not buy cheap tires and stay away from the tyres which are very cheap as compared to other brands. They are cheap because of their poor quality, including low road grip, poor handling, poor fuel efficiency, and high road noise. Usually, they are fake or replica tires. Moreover, these tyres are not durable and reliable and may cause serious damage to your car. We have already covered how to spot a fake or replica tire. Please revisit the article for a better understanding.

Wrap Up

Always buy tires from reliable stores, whether online or offline. We recommend reading the store’s reviews as it will help you know if they are reliable. It concludes today’s blog post. If you have any questions in mind, feel free to let us know.