Tire types or classifications are used on a regular basis but are we fully aware of what the terms mean?
All-season, Touring, 3-season, summer, performance, what do they all stand for? Fact: Only in North America do we have an “All-Season” designation for tires. As per its definition, the A/S tire is a compromise and the trick is to manage the compromise. The following describes in some detail the types of tires that make up or fall under the “summer tire” moniker. 4-season (all-season or touring) tire A 4-season tire is expected to perform well in all road conditions. Be that as it may, they remain a compromise. The fact is that no 4-season tire will ever be able to provide as much grip as a pure winter tire as required in very cold conditions. Commonly referred to as a Touring all-season, they are:
The 4-season tire is destined to those looking for value and a sufficient level of performance. They are currently some of the least expensive tires on the market and generally only available in smaller sizes.
3-season (summer) tire
These tires are on average slightly more expensive than an equivalent sized all-season tire. The trade off is better handling in dry and wet conditions thanks in part to more aggressive shoulders which has a direct impact on stability.
Performance tire This type of tire is conceived for the utmost levels of grip in warmer temperatures. Summer or performance tires:
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