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Learn about Different Tire
Types for Efficient Tire Repair
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The Street Tire: It is an all-season tire and is mainly designed to handle rain, snow,
ice, and some dirt, in different temperature settings. It is based on a one-size-fits-all
approach with a focus on fuel efficiency and general performance. It suits
moderate climates quite impressively. Millions of cars come with all-season tires and
perform quite well too.
The Off-Road Tire: You will identify an off-road tire from its 'masculine' looks. That
look is basically due to the presence of jagged tread blocks. It looks rugged too,
which is important because it has to tackle greasy or loose surfaces. You may even
find off-road tires with some biting edges installed on the outer edge of the
sidewall. Its deeper treads ensure proper clearing of slop and mud. These tires are
usually made using a tougher rubber compound.
The Performance Tire: Also called a sporty performance tire, it comes with smooth
and often groove-free surface area. As compared to an all-season tire, it comes
with fewer grooves and sipes. Its bare central tread bands provide it with stability
even at very high speeds. The tire is usually used when impressive grip and
performances is needed.
The Winter Tire: As implied by the name, you will benefit from this type of a tire in the
winter season to deal with snow and ice more effectively. it comes with many
sharp edges that look more like the tread blocks. There is also some gap between
the tread blocks allowing some ice and snow to be trapped in it for better traction.
The idea is to allow snow stick to snow and provide you with much better handling
and improved stopping power. If you look closely at these tires, you will notice
there are numerous slits and sipes in the tread blocks. It is due to these slits that the
tire becomes much more flexible, especially in lower temperatures. Since it is made
using a high-quality rubber compound, flexibility is usually not an issue here.