As the only automotive component that comes into contact with the ground, it goes without saying how important tires are. Its performance and quality will directly affect every trip, and any problems that arise can easily affect driving safety. As a consumable, tires are subject to varying degrees of wear and tear during each trip, and need to be replaced over time. So, how to choose a tire that suits your car has become a "compulsory course" for many car owners. Next, we will elaborate on this issue and understand it clearly to avoid wasting a lot of money unnecessarily.

1、 Types

1. Classified by vehicle model

1) Car tires

Usually tubeless tires with narrower tread and lower flatness to provide better handling and comfort. The tire size is usually between 15 inches and 20 inches, with a variety of tread patterns to meet different driving needs and road conditions.

2) SUV tires

Usually relatively wide, with a larger tire contact area and higher flatness, to provide better grip and handling performance, while being able to withstand higher loads and driving pressures.

3) Truck and bus tires

Usually wider than car tires, it has a larger contact area and higher load-bearing capacity to provide better stability and grip, adapting to the high load and high-speed driving requirements of trucks and buses.

4) Commercial vehicle tires

Usually inner tube tires have a wider tread and higher flatness to provide better grip and load-bearing capacity, adapting to the high load and high-speed driving requirements of commercial vehicles.

2、 Purchasing Tips

1. Tire specifications

1) Tread width

Whether to choose wide or narrow tires depends on the actual situation. For conventional family cars, the driving environment is mainly in urban commuting, and the speed is generally not very fast. Therefore, it is natural to choose a model with slightly narrower tires, lower fuel consumption and less noise, which can bring higher economy and comfort. If you often run long distances on highways, or if the road conditions are poor and you frequently go to construction sites or mountain roads, you can choose slightly wider tires, as these roads have higher safety requirements.

2) Flat ratio

If users are more concerned about comfort and shock absorption, then high aspect ratio tires may be more suitable. If more emphasis is placed on handling and fuel efficiency, low aspect ratio tires need to be considered. In addition, different road conditions also have different requirements for the flatness ratio.

3) Meridian

Radial tires can be divided into three types based on their materials: all wire radial tires, half wire radial tires, and all fiber radial tires. Users need to make choices based on actual road conditions and driving habits.

4) Wheel size

Under normal circumstances, it is sufficient to choose the original tire size specifications, as sizes that are too large or too small are not suitable.

5) Load index

In theory, the higher the load capacity index of a tire, the better its material and quality. For vehicles that need to carry large items or often carry large loads, choosing tires with a higher load capacity index is more suitable.

6) Speed level

Just choose the same speed level as the original factory specifications to avoid affecting normal driving and driving safety.

2. Tire tread pattern

1) Symmetrical pattern

As the name suggests, this pattern is centered around the central groove of the tread, with the same or similar tire patterns distributed on both sides. During driving, it can effectively reduce tire rolling resistance, providing comfort and fuel efficiency. Just average grip and sportiness.

2) Asymmetric pattern

Compared with symmetrical patterns, this type of tire has different patterns distributed on the left and right sides based on the center groove of the tread. It has excellent grip performance and sportiness, but its silent comfort is not outstanding.

3) Single directional pattern

This type of pattern is actually a symmetrical pattern, but the pattern layout has obvious directionality. More suitable for sports scooters and consumers with high demands for handling, it is not recommended to install it in ordinary family cars.

3. Tire type

1) Ordinary tire

It is a widely used type of tire with good versatility and practicality. When choosing tires, it is necessary to consider the vehicle's needs and actual situation to ensure the safety and stable driving of the vehicle.

2) Explosion proof tire

It has the characteristics of high safety, long service life, and good comfort, but at the same time, it has a high price, so choosing this type of tire needs to consider its own needs.

3) Snow tires

It is a tire specially designed for driving on wet and slippery roads such as snow, with special tread patterns and materials to improve grip and anti-skid performance on snow.