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Tire tread patterns are an essential aspect of a tire’s design that can significantly impact its performance. The tread pattern is the design on the surface of the tire that comes into contact with the road. It is responsible for providing traction, stability, and handling in various driving conditions. Understanding tire tread patterns and their…
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As a driver, you may not think about your tire pressure often, but it is an essential aspect of your vehicle’s safety and performance. Proper tire pressure can improve fuel efficiency, extend the life of your tires, and prevent accidents. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of tire pressure and how to…
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Do you know what is the load range A, B, C, D, E or F mentioned on sidewall of some tires? It is an traditional way of indicating the load carrying capacity of tire, equivalent to the number of plies in tire. However, the ply rating is specifically mean there’s N number of plies in…
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All tires are made up of layers of fabric, which is known as the casing that serves as the foundation of a tire. A cord is the individual strands of fabric that construct the casing. The cord casing is covered in rubber and then the remainder of the tire is made around this casing. Threads…
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A tire can last from 6 to 10 years. In Europe, where you can drive up to higher speeds, most organization call for a maximum of 6 years lifespan. In North America, unless you are in hot or coastal region, 10 years is the recommended maximum for your tires. It is recommended to have an expert look at your tires…
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Signs related to property of tire Signs Meanings C (LRC) 6 ply reinforced tire D (LRD) 8 ply reinforced tire E (LRE) 10 ply reinforced tire PR Ply Rating: Equivalence of the number of plies without necessarily contain a number of plies. Tire reinforced with stronger materials A/T All-Terrain tires C Marking for utilitary/truck vehicle…
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It’s not always easy to understand every inscription and sign when looking at a tire sidewall. While shopping for your new tires, you may need some information in order to make the proper selection. To learn how to read tire size, click here…. Tire Features Tire Type (LT) The first letters listed on the sidewall the…
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Unlike typical passenger car tires, OTR tires are subjected to heavier loads, continuous operations and challenging operating conditions. This demands a way to measure, benchmark and compare the OTR tires. The abbreviation TKPH & TMPH stands for Ton-Kilometer-Per-Hour and stands for Ton-Miles-Per-Hour. Calculation for both terms are same except the distance is considered in Kilometers…
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Tire manufacturers have a number of labeling conventions. In this article we will discuss the manufacturer labeling conventions for tire size. All tires sold in the United States must meet the size standards for bead shape, width, diameter and other parameters that are agreed upon by the Tire and Rim Association and the European Tire…
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The main difference between radial and bias ply tyres is in the belt construction. The cord materials too are different, leading to changes in the functional performance of the tyres. Radial Tyres:In radial tyres the steel belts run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. It allows the sidewall and the tread of the…
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