Are You Purchasing Truck Tyres For The First Time? Here Are A Few Important Points You Should Know

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Commercial truck tyres are different from tyres of passenger vehicles or cars or bikes, in general. The tyres of commercial trucks are more complicated than other kinds of tyres. You might not know that lots of engineering and testing are done on the new truck tyres for sale before they are brought out in the market. The reason is that, unlike passenger vehicles or bikes, trucks are often heavy-duty, meaning they carry heavy loads and cover long distances. The tyres of trucks, therefore, need to be durable, strong, and ideally suitable for the travel terrain.

It has become a trend to read and collect proper information on any product before deciding to purchase it and this applies to commercial truck tyres as well. And it is a good thing too, to know about what you are purchasing, how it is better than the other tyres available in the market, and whether you are getting your money’s worth.

So, to help you understand truck tyres, here are some important points to know and keep in mind when you are planning to buy truck tyres for the first time.

Points to note when buying truck tyres for the first time
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... Given below are a few points you should consider and know about before deciding on the best truck tyres:

Tyre cross-sectional width – If you check a commercial tyre closely, you will see a number that reads something like 285/80R22.5. The digit 285 is the cross-sectional width of the tyre. The dimension is measured in millimetres. For measuring the total width, you have to measure the widest point of the inner wall to the outer wall.

Tyre construction – There are three letters ‘R’, ‘B’ and ‘D’, which denote the construction type of the tyre. ‘R’ stands for radial construction, while ‘B’ and ‘D’ stand for belted tyre construction and bias-ply construction, respectively.

Tyre aspect ratio – If you take the example ‘285/80R22.5’, figure 80 is the ‘profile’ or value of the ‘aspect ratio’ of the tyre. The number is indicative of the total percentage of the height of the sidewall to its width. This is the actual distance from the rim of the wheel to the area outside of the tread.

Wheel diameter and size – We know that truck tyres come in varying sizes and diameters. In ‘285/80R22.5’, 22.5 stands for the truck wheel diameter and size. This measurement is taken in inches. A larger number indicates a bigger wheel size of the tyre. This measurement is applicable for all kinds of truck tyres, including light truck tyre sizes.

Truck tyre tread pattern – Commercial truck tyres come with 4 kinds of tread patterns – transverse, longitudinal, compound or universal type, and trailer type. Each kind of tread pattern has its advantages and disadvantages and distinct characteristics.

To explain precisely, the transverse pattern’s main function is to improve friction. The longitudinal pattern helps in enriching the lateral skid resistance and betters tyre guidance.

Load index and speed rating – When it comes to loading index and speed rating, the indications are in the form of double-digit numerical values and an alphabet. Take the example of 315/80 R22.5 150/156L dual fitment tyres. In this, 150/156 stands for the load index of the tyre. L stands for the maximum speed at which the tyre should run.

Load index 156 means that the maximum load capacity that the tyre can take is 4000 kg in a single fitment. On the other hand, 150 means that the tyre has the capacity of withstanding weight up to 3350kg in dual fitment. The tyre size L signifies that the vehicle can reach a maximum speed limit of 120km/hour with the prescribed load.

Tyre re-treading – Tyre re-treading is a process by which you can inject new life into your old, worn-out tyres. The process is inclusive of renewing the structural quality of the tread and the rubber. This process is very helpful for off-road truck tyres. Tyre manufacturers are implementing the latest technologies for creating tyres which can be re-treaded more than once.

The process of re-treading helps in cost-cutting and is an environment-friendly process at the same time. However, with re-treading the performance of the truck tyres come down to a certain extent.
The above may read very technical, but it is important to know the details mentioned here to understand which type of truck tyre would be ideal for you.

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Hopefully, the above-mentioned pointers will help you in purchasing commercial truck tyres even if you are a novice. If you are still confused, you can visit your nearby Apollo Tyre dealers and request assistance. Apollo Tyres is one of the most trusted and premiering tyre companies in India, specialising in all kinds of vehicle tyres that are ideal for Indian roads. You can look for your nearest Apollo tyre dealer on the Apollo Tyres online store. You can also check and shop for all varieties of Indian car and bike tyres through the online store.