Car owners are always looking to get the best on-road performance and safety. There are different types of tyres available in the market made for different weather conditions. Buying different tyres for different weather conditions is a popular choice for many car owners. Also, you should know how to store tyres for the next season. Below, we describe the different tyres available to buy and how you can store them for the next season.

Different Types of Tyres Drayton to buy

 

  • Summer tyres: The hot weather in the summers can affect tyre performance and make it likely to get damaged prematurely. Luckily, summer tyres are designed with a special material that allows them to perform well in temperatures above 7 degrees celsius. Also, the design of these tyres offers a safe and comfortable drive in dry as well as wet weather conditions
    All-Season tyres: Looking to get reliable performance and safety in all weather conditions? Then All-season tyres will be the best option for you. These tyres will eliminate the hassle of replacing tyres every new season to obtain a safe and reliable drive. Furthermore, all-season tyres have a moderate tread depth that offers improved rolling resistance plus enhances fuel efficiency.
    Performance tyres: Performance tyres are perfect for sports or luxury cars due to their durable build and clever design. The high-quality rubber used for making these tyres offer excellent comfort and stability while driving at high speeds. Moreover, performance tyres have to undergo difficult tests to ensure their roadworthiness.
  • 4×4 tyres: If you own an SUV and CUV, then getting specialised tyres for them will provide powerful performance without lowering your on-road safety. There are three types of 4×4 tyres available to choose from: Mud Terrain (M/T), Highway Terrain (H/T) and all-Terrain (A/T). The M/T are for off-roading, H/T for cities and A/T for on and off-roading.
  • Winter tyres: Driving your vehicle on snow, ice, or wet roads with standard tyres can reduce performance and safety. Car owners should get winter tyres to get a safe and comfortable drive in temperatures below 7 degrees celsius. This is because the unique compounds used for making winter tyres makes them remain pliable despite sub-zero temperatures.

How to store old tyres?

  • Clean tyres before storing: Simply use a mix of soap/detergent, water and tyre brush to clean out tyres if you are trying to store them yourself. This step will help eliminate dirt and dust collected on your tyre due to regular driving. Also, you need to check that the tyres dry thoroughly before going to the following step.

 

  • Storing: A large and airtight plastic bag will be ideal for storing a single tyre. Also, check the bag and ensure there is no moisture, dirt or anything. Put the tyres inside it and make it airtight with a vacuum.

 

  • Keep away from the sun: The sun generates heat and emits UV rays that can cause damage to the tye rubber. Therefore, it is vital to store tyres away from direct sunlight and in a secure location.

 

  • Pick the area: It is not advised to keep tyres in the open air or beneath a protective cover throughout summers or winters. A private garage or a climate-controlled spot will be the perfect place. Moreover, shield the tyres from any kind of heat source in the room.

 

  • Avoid outside exposure: Keep tyres away from the machines that generate ozone and can reduce their structural integrity. Consequently, ensure you have not stored the tyres near machines including-
    • Compressors
    • Furnaces
    • Air Ducts
    • Pumps
    • Generators
    • Switches

Keeping the tyres

There are three options for storing the tyres:

  • Make them stand straight in an upright position.
  • Stack them on top of each other
  • Hang your tyres on the walls

For more information about Tyres Newbury, you can drive down or contact a trusted tyre provider and ask any queries or doubts