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Off-road / 4x4 / SUV tyres structure

SUV/ORV tyres provide not comfortable car handling under any weather conditions only, but also good roadability on dirt roads and in cross-country conditions.

SUV tire has the following structure:

• inner liner of synthetic rubber adjoining to the disc;
• tread;
• inner rubber cord ply;
• tire casing ply;
• additional steel and nylon belts;
• bead core that fits the edge of the rim tightly;
• shoulder and sidewall.

SUV - Offroad / 4X4 tyres types

These tires are marked in the following way:

• «HP» (High Performance). They are ideal for asphalt roads. These tires are characterized by asymmetrical tread pattern and H speed index - up to 210 km/h.
• «HT» (Half Terrain). These car tyres have good performance both on asphalt roads and off-road. They usually have standard tread pattern and S speed index - up to 180 km/h.
• «AT» (All Terrain). These auto tyres are also universal ones, their tread type evacuate mud from between the lugs more quickly. It is characterized by large grooves and Q speed index - up to 160 km/h..
• «MT» (Mud Terrain). This type is developed for sand, clay and rocky roads. It has special tread pattern that provide extra protection from lateral puncture. It has high level of noise and vibration in city performance and leads to fuel consumption increase. It has Q speed index - up to 160 km/h.

How to choose SUV and ORV tyres

Here there are some useful hints:

• One should always follow the marks of the tires that are written above. High Performance car tyres have poor performance in off-road conditions, and Mud Terrain tires — in city conditions.
• Buy tires of the famous manufacturers only not to have tires of poor quality.
• You should have two tire sets - winter and summer vehicle tyres. Saving will reduce the comfort level and safety level.

SUV and ORV tires operation hints

On the average, the term of SUV tire operation is limited to 40-50 thousand kilometers of a run on off road terrain and 50–60 thousand — in city conditions.

Here there are some useful hints to prolong your tyres life:

1. Service technicians know better how to replace automobile tyres without negative results. Wrong installation can cause uneven and fast tire wear.
2. Don't forget to test tires monthly for pressure level, including a spare wheel.
3. Check tread pattern regularly and don't allow the critical level of wear.
4. Interchange the position of tyres on front and rear wheels each 5–10 thousand kilometers of a run — it will help to avoid uneven wear.
5. Avoid spin tyres for car on the spot and accelerating at turning movements as it overheats auto tyres and leads to the reducing of their life.
6. Store removed tires in the dry and dark room with temperature lower than 25 °C.

How to define that it’s time to replace SUV and ORV tires

The easiest and convenient ways of definition of wear of tyres for SUVs are the following:

• Use a 2 euro coin. Its silvery rim has to disappear in the tread groove completely. Otherwise tire replacement is required.
• Don't forget to check tread wear in different wheel sectors.
• Note: minimal admissible tread height of summer car tyres makes 2 mm, winter — 4 mm. Traffic legal regulations forbid operation of the vehicle with tread lower than 1.6 mm.
• Pay attention to the special markers that manufacturers use to determine the tire wear. It may be figures, letters «TWI», «DSI», special patterns and even the change of the tread colour.
• Determine wear signs by drying, peeling and emergence of cracks on vehicle tyres.
• Listen to whistle of automobile tyres on turning movements — it also indicates the need of tire replacements.
• Expiry date, specified by the producer, also is the base for the termination of tire operation Usually this term makes 5–6 years from the production date.

Why you should buy SUV and ORV tires here

• The wide range of tires with various characteristics will allow you to make an optimal choice for cars with front, rear and 4х4 drive.
• The prices differ also — you will be able to choose auto tyres for your budget.
• All goods from our catalog has quality assurance.
• We will deliver your purchase in the shortest possible time
• Our consultants will help you to choose the optimal technical specifications of tires for your car model.