Does the R matter on tires?
R is for radial tires, the industry standard for most tires today. They have better road grip, lower rolling resistance for better gas mileage or electric range, ride comfort and durability than previous generations of tires. In general, radial tyres are considered to be better for high-speed driving and are more fuel-efficient and durable than bias tyres. They also offer a smoother, more comfortable ride and have a better grip on the road, providing improved handling and stability.Disadvantages of the radial tire include a harder ride at low speeds on rough roads and in the context of off-roading, decreased “self-cleaning” ability, a more rigid sidewall and lower grip ability at low speeds.
What is the disadvantage of all season tires?
Fuel consumption – As all season tyres are not optimized for warm weather driving, they do not perform as efficiently on dry roads compared to summer tyres. Performance on icy roads – Whilst all season tyres are better for driving on snow or ice than summer tyres, they do not perform as well as winter tyres. All-Weather tires perform well in both summer and winter seasons. But all-weather tires are better than all-season tires in the winter. All-weather tires carry the 3 peak mountain snowflake symbol and all-season tires typically do not. NOTE: All-weather tires still do not perform as well in winter as winter tires.
Is it better to get all season tyres?
If you only want to buy one set of tyres, all-season tyres could be the best choice for you. They offer the features of both winter and summer tyres – but beware, this also brings a compromise and means they won’t perform as well in extreme conditions. What temperature is too cold for all-season tires? All-season tires begin to lose flexibility and traction once temperatures drop below 45°F (7°C). That’s when winter tires provide a noticeable performance and safety advantage.