Anyone who thinks all car, 4WD, truck and tractor tyres are just round, rubber and black and do the job of getting from place to place, may be surprised to learn there are plenty of tyres on the market that all have varying purposes and are there to perform different jobs.
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Passenger tyres are the everyday car tyre needed for the runabout.
High-grade passenger tyres are designed for performance in all driving areas such as braking, cornering and road holding to suit Australian roads.
"There are plenty of quality brands out there, but the most important thing to remember is to buy new and consult a tyre expert, such as your local Tyreright service centre for advice," a company spokesman said.
There are tyres specifically designed for off road or 4x4 vehicles which are heavy duty tyres that can deal with the challenges of rugged terrain.
"There are different types of 4x4 tyres to suit your needs," the spokesman said.
"All Terrain tyres are perfect for ease of handling and durability, while Highway Terrain tyres are perfect for jumping straight from the off road to the highway.
"Mud Terrain tyres are for all those off road situations that require extra grip."
Aside from your traditional tyre types, there are also specialised tyres out there, such as runflat tyres.
"These are specially designed to last the journey to a tyre service centre when you experience a puncture, as they have a strong sidewall," the spokesman said.
"According to the NRMA, runflat tyres are designed to be driven at a maximum speed of 80km per hour when punctured, and have a distance limit of around 80km.
"These tyres could be suitable if you are not quite confident changing a tyre yourself after a puncture.
"However, the NRMA recommends those driving in remote areas do not use runflat tyres."
IF and VF farm tyre technology is an innovation that lets farmers increase productivity, while reducing soil compaction, fuel consumption and total cost of ownership compared to standard radial farm tyres.
"IF stands for improved flexion and IF farm tyres can carry 20 per cent more load, at the same inflation pressure, or can carry the same load with reduced pressure," the spokesman said.
"Structural and compound innovations allow IF farm tyre sidewalls to operate while flexing more dramatically.
"VF stands for Very High Flexion and VF farm tyres can carry an impressive 40% more load, at the same inflation pressure, or could carry the same load with reduced pressure.
"Tyreright has more than 70 stores Australia wide and stocks tyres for all vehicles including truck, tractor and earthmoving."
- Contact: 138 168 or visit: www.tyreright.com.au
