Buying The Right Tire
The most dangerous thing that you do each day is most likely getting into a car, turning on the ignition, and driving. There are so many moving parts and things that can go wrong when you are driving. The great news is technology is truly advancing the ability to control the vehicle. One of the most incredible advances over the past decade has been tires. It is amazing how much technology and engineering goes into making a new tire. Here are a few things to remember when you are buying new tires for your vehicle:
Off-Road Tires
If heading out to the sand dunes, driving through the corn fields, or driving through the swamps is your thing, then you need to get a specialized tire. Off road tires are a very special type of tire that is created with a very soft rubber. The rubber is soft to grip any extra debris in the unconsolidated dirt or sand. The tires will also have very large tread that are used to grip and fling the debris. Look at how wide the tread is, and this is to enable the tires to throw the sediment from the tires.
Winter Tires
If you have ever been driving down the road and hit a patch of ice, you know how terrifying it can be to lose traction in the winter time. If the area you live in is known for cold and icy weather, it is time to invest in some top notch winter tires. The tires are constructed using a soft rubber to allow the tire to flex a little on the ice. The tires are also built with small crystals that help grip the icy road conditions. You can even find winter tires that have full studs in the rubber. You do not want to lose traction on the ice.
Summer Tires
The tire that you will be driving on the most is probably a summer tire. These tires are made from hard rubber to help them last longer, but the outside layer of the hard tire is a layer that becomes a little bit sticky. The added adhesive quality of the tires makes the tire great for anything in the warm weather. The hard rubber allows the tire to last for a long time. When it comes to your tires do not ever sacrifice performance for the price. You will be glad you invested in a great set of tires.