Truck Tire Classification
Let’s now get into detail about types of tires and how they are classified. Different companies specialize in manufacturing specific types of tires.
Light truck tires have subcategories. Let’s consider the main ones.
High performance tires are designed to be used in more high speed, sport driving. They are softer for improved traction, especially on high speed cornering. One disadvantage of these tires is that they have shallower water channels, so they are less productive in wet weather. Yet, the rubber surface area gives better performance in dry weather.
Mud and Snow tires, also called M+S or M&S, are especially for winter use as they perform better in low temperatures. The tread compound is usually softer than in tires for summer conditions, so they provide better grip on ice and snow, but wear more quickly at higher temperatures.
Mud tires have large, shaggy tread patterns designed to bite into muddy surfaces. The large and open form is designed for clearing mud quickly from the space between lugs. This wide form has another function too. It helps spread the weight of the vehicle over a greater area to prevent the vehicle from sinking too deeply into the mud.
There are also all-season tires, which are used on both dry and wet roads. As it’s difficult to have high-quality tires for all seasons in one product, the all-season tire is a compromise. But it’s neither an excellent summer tire nor an excellent winter tire. All-season tires may be very productive for trailers, as trailer tires are supposed to suit to all seasons.
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