"A guide to Low Profile Tyres"
"Pirelli Tyres Preston, Tyres Preston"
[ "A guide to Low Profile TyresYou surely must have seen a car with fancy wheels racing on the road, showing off its tyres. They catch your eye as they are way different from the standard onesThose tyres are modified one's post-purchase, which have larger rims and low profile tyres. These tyres are mostly given preference to enhance the aesthetics and character of the vehicle. The tyres in such cases are thinner than the traditional set of tyres, permitting the installation of larger wheels in the same well of the wheel. It is extremely important to research, study and know more about these tyres before purchasing your vehicle.Each tyre houses information about the tyres Preston size, amongst the many other details. Talking about the size of the tyre, let us break down each part of the number and see what each one denotes:305/30ZR19Here,- 305: Tyre width in millimetres- 30: Aspect or profile ratio of the tyre- Z: Tyres speed rating, in this case being above 300km/h- R19: Tyres diameter in inches denoted by the radial constructionA Pirelli tyres Preston profile is the sidewalls depth or the side tyres height, shown as a percentage of the width of the tyre. In the above example, the sidewall depth of the tyre is 30 percent of the 305 mm width. The aspect or profile ratio of the tyres start from 60 and keeps shifting downwards with the narrowing of the sidewall.Low Profile Tyre BenefitsThese are responsible for the good looks of the vehicle.They also provide increased grip and handling levels, on dry road surfaces in particular.The braking abilities also improve as a wide patch is in contact with the road enhancing the traction levels as compared to a conventional tyre.These tyres also increase the cornering feature of the car with decent forces of cornering.The steering performance is also more.They also are incorporated with the RunFlat technology, which doesnt disrupt the driving experience even at the loss of air pressure.Low Tyre Profile DrawbacksThese tyres are more prone to damage to the rim and tyre. This is because the tyres have a small air cushion to be able to absorb the rough impacts from the potholes on the roads. They offer less protection to suspension and the wheels.The noise on the road also becomes high due to the wider contact patch, making the car ride very stiff.The low profile tyres have reduced resistance to aquaplaning. Hence, it is important to be vigilant during rains, when a layer of water is formed between the road surface and the tyre, which makes the car lose its traction and can skid.The fuel efficiency is also impacted in the case of these tyres.They also are very expensive, compared to the standard set of tyres.The quality of the ride is also reduced due to these low profile tyres. It offers a rough or stiff ride.They do not perform well in snowy conditions as well.The above points should be weighed and kept in mind before making your final choice to be fitted on your vehicle. It completely depends on your needs, preferences, desires, road conditions and budget to either go for these tyres or not." ]