Auto Tyres
A car tyre is a lightweight structure providing grip and friction control on the road. The car tyre is built around a metal wheel or rim, where it doubles as a protective layer. Most car tyres are made of heavy-duty rubber compounds and belong to the pneumatic type, which is filled with pressurized air. The main function of the car tyre is to lift the car off the ground and manage the friction that would otherwise damage the wheel and body.
Types of car tyre
Car tyres come in different tread patterns, each one designed for a specific type of road. Below are the most common types of car tyre used today:
- Standard: This type of car tyre is made for regular paved roads. The treads are smooth and even, allowing for good traction and moderate control during turns.
- Off-road: This car tyre is made for rough terrains with uneven surfaces, such as the ones treaded by all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). The large, blocky treads are reinforced with fiberglass, metal alloy, or other materials to provide tear resistance.
- Mud: Mud tyres are designed for soft surfaces that could otherwise sink a standard vehicle. The treads are centered and sloped to slough away mud while maintaining top speed.
- Snow: Snow or winter tyres have asymmetrical tread patterns that offer good traction for slippery surfaces. The blocks are arranged in a longitudinal pattern to improve braking and cornering in the snow.
Choosing a car tyre
When choosing a car tyre, make sure it's properly labeled with sidewall markings. These usually indicate wheel diameter, aspect ratio, and other key indicators. Look for a car tyre with tear-resistant interiors-it'll keep you running longer on the road and offer better support off-road. Visit Autotyres for more information and advice on choosing the right car tyre for your needs.
Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, VW, Volvo and Mini Specialists
513 Newcastle Street,
West Perth
WA
6005
Also services: Perth
Mega Tyres are a retail supplier of all major brands of wheels and tyres.
Specialising in wheel alignments, lowering, brakes, truck tyres and bobcat tyres.
Unit 6 19-25 Somerton Rd,
Campbellfield
VIC
3061
Also services: Melbourne
A 1 stop service and tuning shop for all your motorcycle needs!
4/8 Cunningham Street ,
Moorebank
NSW
2170
Also services: Sydney
Junee Tyre Service specialises in Car Tyres, Truck Tyres, Servicing and Tyre Repairs and is located in Junee, NSW.
Cnr Cox & Main St,
Junee
NSW
2663
Also services: Riverina & Murray Area
Quakers Hill Tyre & Wheel is a specialty rim and tyre retailer.They have a focus on everything and anything to do with wheels and suspension f ...
1/ 402 Pkwy,
Quakers Hill
NSW
2763
Also services: Hills District, Sydney
Repairs and service to all makes and models and all your tyre needs
including wheel alignment.
3/7-9 Princes Hwy,
Fairy Meadow
NSW
2519
Also services: Wollongong & Illawarra
We provide a complete truck maintenance service from Truck Wheel Alignments and Balancing, Truck Repairs, Truck Servicing and also mobile wheel alignments statewide.
21 Ferguson Dr,
Quoiba
TAS
7310
Also services: Northwest
Tyres & More is a growing national network of tyre and mechanical stores. The Tyres & More brand was launched in 2005. The network consists of Austra ...
5 The Terrace,
North Ipswich
QLD
4305
Bridgestone Tyre Centre Kempsey has been established for over twenty years, and has a large staff of fully accredited auto technicians and tyre fitters with ...
2 Stuart St,
Kempsey
NSW
2440
Specialisining in all your vehicle hoist needs
Po Box 1683,
Gawler
SA
5118
Spinning wheel tyres is a long established (37 years) totally independent tyre service. We specialise in prestige cars and special fitments.
923 Bourke st,
Waterloo
NSW
2017
We are a New and Pre Owned Motor Vehicle dealership with both Peugeot and Citroen new vehicles and a selection of pre owned vehicles of ...
274 Scarborough beach road,
Osborne Park
WA
6017
GC Motorcycles are one of Australia's largest specialist motorcycle tyre centres. Tyres are important to us and one of our major aims is to bring ...
122 Main North Rd,
Prospect
SA
5082
Logic Group Tyres is based in Seven Hills, NSW and specialises in Car Tyres and Truck Tyres.
28 Prince William Dr,
Seven Hills
NSW
2147
Dynamic Mechanix has been servicing the local community since 1997. That's 14 years of Good, Reliable, Professional caring for customers vehicles,
Unit 4 / 2 Somerset Cct,
Lonsdale
SA
5160
Boyanup Auto Repairs is loacted behind the Caltex service station on the South West Highway Boyanup.
Our business hours are
Monday to Friday from 8 ...
5 South Western Hwy,
Boyanup
WA
6237
Maitland Steering Service is based in East Maitland, NSW and specialises in Car Tyres, Servicing and Wheel Alignment.
130 Melbourne St,
East Maitland
NSW
2323
Axis Autos have been offering Geraldton motorists a quality service for over 30 years!
284 Marine Tce,
Geraldton
WA
6530
Specialising in Car Tyres, Dunlop Super Dealer is located in Tullamarine, VIC.
37 Carrick Drv,
Tullamarine
VIC
3043
As part of our affiliation with NRMA, our team has been trained and appointed to carry out NRMA and MTA pre purchase inspections and end ...
4 Glebe Street,
Wollongong
NSW
2500
