How to Choose Tyres for Your Car

Here are five tips from an industry expert for choosing the right tyres for your car: first, never rely solely on price and brand. The cheapest tyre or one from a famous brand is not always the best choice: safety, comfort, durability, and performance are equally important.

It is also crucial to understand tyre numbering. Consider the example from the video: 205/55 R16 91V: 205 is the tread width in mm; 55 is the aspect ratio (% of width); R is the radial construction; 16 is the rim diameter in inches; 91 is the load index (in kg); V is the speed index (max 240 km/h). Third consideration: learn to use manufacturer websites, which have configurators that indicate specific tyres for your car, comparing performance, consumption, and noise.

Recommendation number 4: match the tyre to your driving style: a commuter will use a Touring/all-season tyre with comfort, low noise, and long-lasting characteristics; a sporty driver will choose a Performance tyre with immediate response, braking, and grip; those living in cold countries will prefer a winter (M+S) tyre with deep tread and cold compound; off-road enthusiasts will use all-terrain tyres with large lugs and impact resistance.

Determine the climate: for those living in rainy areas, tyres with good water drainage are essential; for hot climates, compounds that resist heat; for cold climates, winter or high-performance all-season tyres.

Pay attention to the manufacturing date: on the sidewall after the DOT: the last four digits indicate the week and year of production. For example, 3523 indicates the 35th week of 2023.