"Tyre Treads - A quick guide to the basic features and patterns"
"Dunlop Tyres Coventry, Tyres Coventry"
[ "Tyre Treads - A quick guide to the basic features and patternsTreads of tyres form an important feature of any vehicle. They are the ones that are in touch with the surface of the road. Hence, the handling of the car depends immensely on the tread of the tyre selected as per the condition of the road. The right tread in the tyre of a car provides comfort during driving, affects the fuel economy and impacts the noise levelsEnhanced traction, better steering ability and the tyres durability are all taken care of by the right selection of the tyre tread.Features of a Tyre TreadLugsThis feature of the tyres Coventry is responsible for providing good traction on the road.RibThese transverse void areas on the circumference of the entire tyre.SipesThese are voids on the lugs of the tread and help in providing traction on wet road surfaces by managing the water beneath the tyre. They also help during a drive in the snow.DimplesThis element may not be in all the tyres and help in cooling the temperature of the tyres, fighting the heat while driving.GrooveThese are deep and long sipe kind of parts on the tread of the tyre assisting during braking and steering. They are of a defined shape, pattern and size which decipher the noise levels of the tyre.VoidsThese spaces in between the tyre tread help in building resistance for aquaplaning on wet road conditions. The water is channelled better through these voids that resemble the sipes.The association between the lug and the voids impact the area of the contact between the tyre and roadToo many voids could minimise the grip of Dunlop Tyres Coventry on a dry road surface. However, this would perform better on wet road conditions.Tyre Tread PatternsLug ShapeThis shape has many grooves perpendicular to the circumference of the tyre.This enhances the traction of the car along with providing a good grip during acceleration and braking. The noise levels, however, caused by them are high and they are not recommended for high-speed venturing.These tyres are good on dirt roads and can be found on a specific vehicle.Rib patternThis pattern is in the shape of the letter S along the axis of the tyre.Their rolling resistance is low, however, they provide decent steering control and stability. This pattern is recommended for maintaining high speed. On wet road surfaces, their grip is poor and may cause the tyres to crack due to stress and flexing. These tyres perform well on hard surfaces and are found on truck or bus wheels to improve its steering.Block ShapeThis pattern is a separate block along the tyre tread distanced by an interconnected set of grooves. Along with good stability and dispersal of water, it offers excellent steering ability on snowy and wet road surfaces. They are known to be less durable as compared to the other patterns. These patterns enable a smooth drive on snowy conditions making them an ideal fit for winter tyres.Mixed, rib-lug shapeA combination of mixed and rib lug shape, this pattern has perpendicular grooves along with voids that are S-shaped. These guarantee good directional control, power and braking. They are not as good as the separate designs like lugs or rib patternsTheir performance is good on both dirt and paved road surfaces, mainly for vehicles such as buses and trucks.Directional patternThis is a common pattern with multiple lateral grooves placed similarly on both sides of the tyre. The grooves point forward in one direction, thereby enhancing the braking prowess, traction and dispersion of water. It is an ideal choice for fast drivers. They need to be installed right for efficient usage.Asymmetric shapeCommon in commercial vehicle tyres, these differ on either side of the tyre. The small blocks are installed on the inside, while the bigger ones are placed on the outside of the tyre. The larger contact surface comes handy during high-speed driving. It provides more stability and causes less wearing of the tyre. Their right installation is extremely important for use, especially in sports cars and other motorsport vehicles." ]