Tyres Bristol

The most visually distinguishable aspect of a tyre is the design of the tyre tread, but the effects of this reach considerably further than appearance. The grooves, channels and block patterns dictate the degree of contact between a tyre and the road surface, dispersal of water, as well as creating grips. Regarding rolling resistance, the tread design is a tradeoff between enhanced traction in wet or off-road operation, featuring deeper grooves and rough block designs, but resulting in energy loss as the block deforms during rotation. On the other hand, a cheaper, thinner tread pattern makes the rolling resistance less significant through the decrease of deformation, but at the cost of decreased adverse conditions grip. The factor of rolling resistance itself is very critical in fuel economy. The overcoming of rolling resistance is estimated to account for about 20 per cent of the fuel used by a vehicle. The design of treads which maximise block hardness and minimise heat generation en...

The type of tyres that you fit on your car is more significant than most drivers seem to think. The nature of the tyres you use has a direct impact on safety, handling, fuel efficiency and all-around comfort. The choice that UK motorists face is usually whether to use summer tyres, winter tyres or all-season tyres. The design features, strengths and weaknesses of each type are different and knowing the differences between the types will guide you to make the most appropriate decision about your driving needs. Why Tyre Choice Matters? All that is in contact between your car and the road is your car tyres. Not even the best car can be driven safely when the tyres are not the correct type and are part by the weather or the road environment. This is why, when choosing tyres, one should never make it an afterthought. A significant number of owners in the UK do not consider this and instead use the same type of tyre throughout the year, but the result is usually a drop in grip, braking dista...