Tyre age

Car tyres in Richmond do not have to be on the road to deteriorate; the rubber can soften over time, even when stored.

To be safe, avoid purchasing more than six years old tyres.

The manufacturing date is mentioned on the sidewall in the last four digits of the DOT code. For example, "3210" indicates that the tyre was made in the 32nd week of 2010. Check the manufacturing dates to ensure you're purchasing safe tyres!

Tyre tread pattern

There are various types of tyres for different driving situations. All tyres have speed and load limits, which are indicated on the sidewall. The tread pattern varies as well.

Unidirectional tyres have a single tread pattern and cannot be swapped to the opposite side of the vehicle during wheel rotation. On the other hand, all-terrain tyres have a deep and wide tread block pattern that allows SUVs to handle various challenging road conditions. Mud-terrain tyres are designed specifically for offroad use, whereas HT or Highway terrain tyres are typically designed for road use. If you live in a high-rainfall area, choose car tyres in Richmond with deep grooves in the tread for improved water drainage and road grip on wet roads.