"Interesting and important details about car tyres"
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[ "Interesting and important details about car tyresTalking about the tyres of the car is going to be interesting. You will be educated on some very important parameters related to tyres. Bodywork Newcastle Upon Tyne by Fenham Garage Services will also help develop more knowledge about car servicing.Types of car tyresDifferent types of tyres for the car on the market shelves can be confusing for you but with our guide to the different types, it will be easier for you to make a choice. Some tyres are also called as performance tyres for tough conditions on the roads. You will find all-season tyres for an above-average performance at all times of the year. There are winter tyres to shake hands with ice, snow, and mud mixed with it. Mud tyres are also offered as a type of all-terrain tyres in case the car is to be driven on a road full of mud. All-Terrain tyres are designed for an SUV or a light truck. Wet weather tyres are especially for rainy season for wet roads that specialise in performing.Tyre constructionTyre construction is a concept related to two types of compounds used for constructing tyres. It is about the material of rubber used for manufacturing tyres. There are hard and soft rubber compounds used in different types of tyres defining their performance. It also takes into consideration the different patterns of treads and grooves, designs and sizes, etc. The two major types of tyre construction are radial and cross-ply. Radial tyres are meant for or resistance from cuts on the treads and cross-ply is meant for developing resistance to cuts on the side walls.Tread patternsTread patterns are one of the most important parts of car tyres because these patterns are to transfer the forces between the tyres and the surface of the road. The major function of threads is to provide resistance against the challenges because of friction on the road. Tread patterns are either symmetrical or asymmetrical or uni-directional.Tyre markingsTyre markings that must be checked by you are the name of the tyre manufacturers, type of construction of the tyre, requirements related to tyre pressure, ECE type, symbols of compliance, all the ID numbers issued by the North American department of transport, the country of manufacturing, ratings, traction and tread wear.Tyre sizesThe format of expressing tyre size is 180 70 H R 15. There are five elements in this format. 180 represents the width of the tyre in mm. 60 is the ratio concerning the sidewall in terms of percentage, H stands for speed rating of the tyre, R means the type of tyre construction, particularly for radial tyres and the last element, is 15 that is for the diameter of the wheel rim expressed in inches.Tyre wearTyre wear also has different types. Shoulder wear, centre wear, spot wear, one-sided wear, feather-edged wear, diagonal wear, tread wear, etc. These different wears of tyres have to be borne by the tyres because you might not have heard about the rotation of tyres between front and rear tyres. Fenham Garage Services at the time of car service Newcastle Upon Tyne will give you all the important tips to maintain your car tyres. Show your determination by following them and bring your car the next time in a little better condition." ]