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The Importance of Tires

It is difficult to overestimate the importance of tires for driving safety and comfort. Cars have been driving on rubber tires for over a hundred years, and it is unlikely that anything will change in the next 50-100 years. We still use the invention of the vulcanization process by Charles Goodyear in 1839, as well as the invention of the pneumatic tire by John Dunlop in 1887.

Nevertheless, every year manufacturers try to release improved versions of their own tires, experimenting with the composition and manufacturing process. They continue to search for the optimal tread pattern so that the car at speed takes turns more stably and brakes better. Also, the tread pattern, the pressure inside the tire and its material affect fuel consumption. Manufacturers strive to increase the efficiency in this aspect as well.

We try to select only the best tire manufacturers for you. The selection of tires is always individual. We consider your driving style and experience, the type of roads you regularly drive on. For example, a farmer could drive on tires optimized for dirt roads. Someone who drives in the mountains needs reliable tires for driving on icy road sections. For someone who loves a sporty style, we select tires with maximum characteristics for braking and stability in turns.

Budget also affects the choice. If a decent option is cheaper and this option fully satisfies the driver’s needs, then there is no point in overpaying. We strive to find the best combination of price and quality for each client.

UNDERSTANDING
the meaning of tire markings

Many car owners can hardly name the diameter of their car’s rims, but fortunately, they don’t have to remember, since it is always present on the tires. Your tires speak for themselves. Manufacturers always mark on tires their type (winter, all-season and so on), their width, the diameter of the rim, the maximum permissible air pressure inside and even the maximum speed. With the help of this scheme image, you can easily find these and other parameters on your tire.

The Optimal Tire Size for Your Car

Sometimes, when a car owner changes or if many years have passed, it becomes difficult to find the original tire size recommended by the manufacturer. In that case, the Internet will help, but the most reliable way is to find the information plate that should be attached to your car. Here are the most probable places where it can be found:
  • Driver side front door
  • Driver side rear door
  • Driver side “B” pillar (post closest to door hinge)
  • Passenger side “B” pillar
  • Passenger side front door
  • Passenger side back door
  • Driver side “C” pillar (post closest to the door handle
  • Passenger side “C” pillar
  • Fuel filler door
  • Trunk/hatch area
  • Glove box
  • Passenger side front door
  • Centre console
  • Sun visor

Comparing winter
tires with others

When we speak about tires, one of the most important characteristics to consider is the braking distance. A study commissioned by Michelin in 2013 clearly showed that at -5 degrees, a car with summer tires at a speed of 50 kilometers per hour requires 30 meters more distance to stop compared to a car with winter tires on a snowy surface. Should we continue?

Winter tires keep their elasticity at temperatures lower than -7 degrees, unlike summer tires. They maintain a grip on slippery surfaces. Winter tires show better braking and acceleration on snow than all-season and all-weather tires. If you live in a place where the temperature never drops below freezing, then all-weather tires are the right choice for you. When choosing tires, consider the type of car, the type of roads you drive on, the climate of the places you are living and traveling to, and your driving habits.

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