How do I find the right tyres for my car?
To find out the specific tyres your car was equipped with initially, you can check your vehicle’s owner’s manual, look for a tyre information sticker, or contact the manufacturer or dealership. Understanding your tyre size is crucial for safety and performance. This information is usually inside your car’s doorjamb, in your owner’s manual. To ensure your current tire or a replacement tire you may be looking at matches your vehicle’s requirements, it will be good for you to understand how tire sizing works.
How do I choose the right tyres for my car?
Check your owner’s manual to find the recommended tyre for your car. The manufacturer will identify the right size, speed rating and load rating. The brand of tyre is generally left up to you, but it is best to ensure your two front tyres are of the same brand, and the two rear tyres are the same. Here’s a general guide for treadwear ratings based on driving needs: Daily Commuting: Look for a treadwear rating of 500-700 for extended durability. Performance Driving: Lower ratings like 200-300 will provide better grip but wear faster.No matter what you select, the tread pattern should be suitable for your driving conditions. You should also check for a tyre with a tread life warranty if possible. The load rating, wet driving, and speed rating will also need to be looked at before making a purchase. They will also have a fuel efficiency rating.
What is the 105% tyre rule?
It has often been said that to have good cycling wheel performance, there is a rule that the external rim width of a wheel should be at least 105% of the width of the tyre, or that there is a simple relationship/formula that will predict the aerodynamic performance of a wheel based on rim width vs tyre width. It’s called the “3 percent rule. Essentially, the rule states that the overall diameter of the new tire on the wheel should be within three percent of stock tire and wheel’s diameter. Bear in mind that the tire width and sidewall height are inversely proportional.