"Things You Should Know About Summer Tyres"
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[ ";Things You Should Know About Summer TyresContinental is Europe's largest tyre manufacturer and a leading automotive supplier worldwide. As the inventor and world number one in automobile tyres, we at Continental always try to stay ahead  that's why we do everything we can to understand the future of mobility and put our years of expertise into developing Rovelo Tyres that will take cars where they want to go. As some say: let's roll!Today, as technology drives change across all industries, companies such as ours need to adjust (and adapt) to keep up. Our responsibility lies with doing whatever it takes for you, our customer, to get where you want or need to be without compromising on safety or driving pleasure. I believe this begins with listening first. This is exactly why we've created the Continental Tyres Think Tank: a variety of teams who are working on everything from design, to performance, to production and more. As a tyre manufacturer, we understand the vital role our tyres play in bringing you safe and reliable mobility.Continental has been researching summer tyres for over 20 years in collaboration with the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA). And while much progress has been made during this time, there remains much left to do when it comes to driving safety. In light of this, we have developed this short automotive guide to help drivers understand how summer tyres can improve their driving experience. We hope this helps put your mind at ease. Because whether you're driving a family car, an upmarket vehicle or a high-performance sports car, your safety on the road is our priority.Summer tyres vs winter tyres: what's the difference?In general, summer tyres have been optimised for high dry grip and resistance to aquaplaning due to increased water depth on wet roads. They are designed with supple compounds that allow them to warm up quickly in cold conditions without compromising performance at higher temperatures. Finally, they feature open grooves which help expel water from the contact patch of the tyre onto the road surface for enhanced wet braking and aquaplaning resistance. For these reasons, summer tyres are normally made with softer rubber compounds than all-season tyres. On average, this gives summer tyres a lower rolling resistance which leads to fuel savings.Looking at it the other way, winter tyres are designed for cold weather and harsh road conditions. With stiffer rubber compounds that provide superior grip in freezing conditions, they feature smaller grooves that retain more snow between the treads for enhanced traction on unpacked snow or ice. This ultimately gives you greater control of your vehicle during emergencies. Winter tyres are recognisable by their M+S mark (or 'mountain + snowflake'). However, this does not mean they are incapable of warm-weather use but simply aren't as efficient as summer tyres. Note: For drivers who plan on using their vehicle year-round, we highly recommend investing in four matching tyres rather than two winter tyres and two summer tyres. This is a requirement in most European countries.Why do tyres have different speed ratings?The speed rating of your tyre indicates its maximum safe speed under certain conditions. It is expressed in kilometres per hour (km/h) and must not exceed the maximum design speed of your car. The legal limit for most passenger vehicles in Europe is 50 km/h. This means that any tyre with a higher speed rating than this can potentially cause damage to your vehicle when exceeding this limit; especially when used in combination with a suspension system that is too hard. This damage can typically include blown out sidewalls, cracking of the casing and separation of the tread from the tyre surface  all of which will lead to rapid air loss. In addition to this, your tyres should also be able to cope with braking at speed. As such, they should have a minimum speed rating of 0 km/h. For contemporary cars, most tyres are rated between 90-120 km/h, but there are select models capable of achieving much higher speeds (225 km/h+).Why do I need to change my tyre tread?In general, the legal minimum required depth of your car tyres near me tread depends on when it was manufactured. For example, if the tyre was made before 1st January 2011, then the legal limit is 1.6 mm. If it was manufactured after this date or has a '14' at the end of its size (eg: 195/65R14 93H), then the legal limit is only 0.5 mm. We know what you're probably thinking: how can a tyre be legally used with such thin tread depths? In most cases, these usually still provide enough traction for normal road use. However, if you plan on driving through snow, mud or on loose surfaces, this could pose a serious safety risk. What's more, is that tyre noise will be greatly amplified when the tread depth has been worn down to these illegal levels." ]