"Decoding" the features of car tire tread
(Baonghean.vn) - Car tire treads come in many different types, so their grip, drainage, and noise levels are also different, meeting different road conditions and vehicle types... Below is how to distinguish some types of car tire treads currently on the market, and their effects on vehicle operation.
1. Lug shape
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| Worm-shaped tire tread has grooves running across the tire surface (commonly known as horizontal tread), with good steering and braking ability, excellent grip, usually used for trucks, off-road vehicles on dirt roads, muddy roads... With large lugs, this type is not suitable for high speed driving due to noise and large resistance. This type is suitable for dirt roads, for the rear wheels of buses and trucks. |
2. Rib shape
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| Rib-shaped tire tread has grooves running along the tire surface (commonly known as straight-sided tread), with the advantages of low resistance, stability and good steering control due to high lateral grip, suitable for high-speed vehicles because it generates little heat... However, this type of tire tread has the disadvantage of poor braking and acceleration on the road, so it is suitable for vehicles running on asphalt, used for the front wheels of trucks or buses. |
3. Block shape
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| Tires with many block patterns with many interwoven grooves are very suitable for driving on snow and wet roads thanks to their stability and good steering ability, and optimal drainage ability. However, because the tire blocks are smaller and closer together, these tires also wear faster than other types of tires. Therefore, they are suitable for winter tires, or multi-season tires on passenger cars, and can be used as rear wheels for regular cars. |
4. Asymmetric form
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| Asymmetrical tread patterns are often seen on high-performance or sports car tires, as they demonstrate superior performance in high-speed cornering due to the large contact area, reducing wear on the outer side of the tire... However, due to the different patterns on each side of the tire, when installing the tire, it is necessary to install the outer and inner sides correctly. |
5. Rib-Lug shape
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| A tread pattern that works well on both asphalt and dirt, front and rear, commonly found on SUVs, with longitudinal and transverse grooves (straight and horizontal tread). The rib pattern in the center provides good directional control, while the worm pattern on the shoulders enhances braking and steering... This tire is good for both asphalt and dirt; used on both front and rear wheels of trucks and buses. |
6. Directional form
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| Directional tread pattern has horizontal grooves on both sides of the tire pointing in the same direction. The advantages of this type are good steering and braking ability, good drainage means stability on wet roads, suitable for high speed driving. |
