When it comes to safety, choosing the right tyres for your car is so important. Let’s face it, you take time selecting the car you want to drive, so don’t overlook your choice of tyres. They really are one of the most important components of your vehicle. After all, it’s the tyres that stop your car, as the brakes stop the wheels. Tyres are also needed for traction, steering, handling, accelerating and comfort as well as dealing with the road conditions and those dreaded potholes. The contact patch is your car’s connection with the road and it’s only a few inches. And with such a small area of contact, tyre failure at high speed in particular, could have serious consequences. In this blog from K&M Tyres, we look at how you choose the right tyres for your car. We consider the conditions you generally drive in and what elements such as safety and performance are important to you.
Driving situations that will test your tyres
It’s probably not that difficult to think of situations when you have had to brake suddenly, a split second moment when you have to slam on the brakes. It could be a dog running across the road in front of you, a motorbike seemingly appearing from nowhere, the driver in front of you suddenly braking or a car coming out of a side road. You may also be very reliant on your tyres in difficult driving conditions such as heavy rain, snow or ice. There are many different types of tyres available, all delivering differing levels of performance. Some tyres are more suited to wet and icy conditions providing much better traction, while others will give you a smoother ride when travelling at high speeds and can also give you better fuel consumption and reduced noise. With all the variables, it soon becomes clear that choosing the right tyres for your car is of paramount importance.
Consider the conditions you generally drive in
You won’t want to be changing the tyres to always reflect the day’s driving conditions.Therefore choose tyres that suit the situations that you most regularly drive in. If you do a lot of motorway driving, you will want tyres that are suited to driving at higher speeds. Conversely, if you drive mainly in the countryside, you will need tyres to handle that terrain. Tyres are available that are made from a tougher compound and are hence longer lasting. Budget tyres can also be an excellent cost saving option. However, they can wear more quickly, can increase fuel consumption and may not grip the road as well.
Safety, performance, value and enjoying the ride
When choosing the right tyres for your car, there are certain aspects you should consider. If you want to prioritise safety, you will need tyres that can cope with those unexpected conditions and that perform well in poor weather conditions. If you want to enjoy the ride, make sure your tyres are suited to your driving style. Or you may have a sports car that will require performance tyres. Naturally, you may also want value for money and today there are excellent budget tyres available.
How can K&M Tyres help you to stay safe on the road?
Your safety does not only depend on the way you and others are driving, it depends equally on the tyres you select for your vehicle. Not all tyres are created equal. For your peace of mind and the safety of your passengers, make sure you choose the right tyres for your car. Good quality tyres are essential to your driving experience. If you are not sure what you need, and we know it can be a bit mind-boggling, pop in for a FREE Tyre Check at K&M Tyres. You won’t get the pushy sales person, just good old fashioned customer service and an excellent range of tyres to suit your driving requirements. We stock All Season, Winter, Summer, Budget and Run Flat tyres to suit your driving requirements. Call us today on 01892 653131.
