"Understanding tyre fitting in detail"
"Goodyear Tyres Mansfield, Tyres Mansfield (650 Words)"
[ "Understanding tyre fitting in detailTyre fitting is the process of changing the tyres on agiven vehicle to alternate ones that are more suited for a specific purpose. Anexample of tyre-fitting would be using all-terrain tyres instead of road tyres when driving off-road. Why do people do this? Well, there are many reasonswhich could include:;To save money;If you want to go mudding or rock crawlingbut have no intention of ever going on the tarmac again, having some AT fitted cansave you serious cash in the long run compared to buying some dedicatedoff-road tyres. Well-known GoodyearTyres Mansfield 4x4 tyre manufacturers such as Toyo offer an unconditionalfive-year warranty against punctures and tears on select models, so thereneedn't be a financial burdenTo improve safety;If you're going to be driving a vehicle that willnever see a road, then having some AT tyres fitted is the only way to legallydrive it on public roads. Aside from this, however, it's worthwhile consideringif your vehicle is more suited to being off-road than it is on the tarmac. Forexample, most 4x4 vehicles have little trouble with loose gravel and dirt butstruggle when confronted with fast corners or slippery surfaces, leaving themvulnerable in such conditionsTo enjoy the benefits of both worlds.If you have a sports car, it will typically be built tohandle incredibly well on the tarmac. This means that road tyres on yourvehicle would enhance grip and reduce roll considerably, leaving the vehiclefeeling very planted in corners. However, this also means you lose out on theability to go off-road. Why not change your road tyres for something moreappropriate? You can keep enjoying excellent handling but have greater freedomof use beyond the confines of an asphalt surface if neededWhat does fitment mean?Fitment is the term used when discussing tyre sizes andtheir compatibility with a given vehicle. This means that, for example, if youwant to fit some tyres into your car, then it's important to make sure theyhave an appropriate rim size and profile (height and width) to achieve thecorrect fitment. If you intend to fit larger or smaller tyres than stock, thiscan affect ride height, which may require modifications such as suspensionchanges such as lowering springs or complete lift kits depending on how extremethey areSurprisingly, tyre manufacturers have a lot in commonwith wheel fitment because they deal with a specific rim size. For example,it's common for tyres to come in '18 inch fitments', which means that whenfitted to an 18-inch wheel, it will result in appropriate sidewall height, andtread width and correct speedometer accuracy. In this case, the wheel is just acarrier, though, whereas tyres are supposed to be active parts of the vehicleproviding its grip and handling characteristicsIt would make no sense if we had wheels without tyres, sothere is something special about each element working together. There isn't anyrule of thumb when it comes to fitment, and we should always aim to use thebest combination of tyres and wheels, depending on what we intend to use thevehicle for.Why do people fit larger rims and tyres?There are a few reasons why people fit larger rims orbigger tyres, but, ultimately, it's usually done to improve either performance(traction, handling etc.) or looks (wheels look better with bigger tyres).While there is no strict rule, there is an overall trend towards fitting 'plussizing'  that is  using 22 inch+ rim sizes and big rubber  particularlyamongst younger drivers who place particular importance on the image. But thisdoesn't mean that young drivers can only use these combinations, and fitmentworks both ways, so it's easy to go down the other route by using smallerwheels and tyres.Do fitting bigger rims and tyres damage a car?In short, no! It may come as a surprise, but all moderncars have been designed to cope with larger diameter wheels without anyproblems whatsoever. Most manufacturers recommend going up in rim size whentrying to achieve ride height adjustability since reducing the diameter ofalloy wheels hurts suspension geometry which can cause wear issuesIf we take an example from Nissan, its range of Tyres Mansfield Patrol 4x4s is designedto handle up to 30-inch alloy wheel fitments, so this is an area where theJapanese manufacturer has invested heavily." ]