Tires

Tires

A ring-shaped covering fixed around the wheel-rim of an automobile that both protects it and provides a shock-absorbant cushion to increase vehicle performance and speed.

Industry: Automotive; Rubber

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All-season high-performance tyres

Automotive; Tires

Tyres that deliver a measure of traction on snow and ice without sacrificing dry performance driving capabilities.

All-season tyres

Automotive; Tires

Tyres that provide a good balance of traction in rain or snow with good tread life and a comfortable, quiet ride.

All-season traction

Automotive; Tires

Indicates the tire’s ability to provide a balance of traction in wet, dry, and winter conditions.

An extremely dangerous situation where water builds up in front of the tyres resulting in the tyres losing contact with the road surface. At this point, the vehicle is skimming on the water surface ...

Aramid

Automotive; Tires

A synthetic fabric used in some tyres that is (pound-for-pound) stronger than steel.

Aspect ratio

Automotive; Tires

The relationship of a tire’s sidewall height to its section width.

Asymmetrical tread design (AD)

Automotive; Tires

Different tread patterns featured on either side of the tread that enhance and optimise performance for both wet and dry handling. The inside shoulder has more grooves for water evacuation and ...