There is a very large variety of tyres, far too many types to list. There are, however, classifications given to tyres. Below are 5 of the most common of these tyre classifications, each with their general design and potential uses.

Passenger Car Tyres (PC)

Passenger car tyres are one of the most basic forms of motor vehicle tyres. Like almost all tyres, passenger car tyres share a common base design with many other tyres.

Underneath the external layer of the treaded and grooved rubber of the passenger car tyre is often multiple layers of materials such as steel and fabric. Under these layers is an inner liner of rubber used to contain high-pressure air between itself and the inner rim of the wheel. These passenger car tyres often have a complete diameter of around 60 centimetres.

There are many different types of treads available for different driving conditions, but all passenger car tyres are made primarily for on-road use. Being, by far, the most popular tyre type, passenger car tyres have become very cost-effective and efficient through heavy market competition.

Ute Or Light Truck Tyres (LT)

Light truck tyres are essentially the same as passenger car tyres but are often slightly larger in total diameter, have deeper treading, and are more durable. This higher durability is necessary to support the pressure put on the tyres from the weight of the light truck and its potential load.

Motorcycle Tyres (MC)

Motorcycle tyres are also very similar to passenger car tyres. All of the internal components are essentially the same, but the external design is very different. The outside of motorcycle tyres is very rounded and often relatively soft, to allow for smooth turning on only two wheels.

Truck And Bus Tyres (TB)

Truck and bus tyres are very similar to light truck tyres, but they are made to withstand higher internal pressure and are often of higher quality due to the expense of their loads.

Off The Road Tyres (OTR)

Off the road tyres are often much larger in diameter than the above mentioned tyres, with much deeper tread and groovings along with thicker external rubber. Off the road tyres are commonly used on light to medium construction machines, as they are great for driving through the muck of construction sites.

In addition to those mentioned above, there are many more classifications of tyres which are less commonly used. These include agricultural, industrial and air craft tyres, all of which are very heavy duty. The once primitive rubber tyre is now nearing perfection in both design and cost effectiveness; if there was a perfect time to stop procrastinating the replacement or backing up of a tyre, it would be now.

For more information, contact O'Neills Tyres.

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