A Brief explain on How tyres are made

The manufacturing process:

Blend

In this process up to 30 different kinds of rubber, fillers and other ingredients and chemical are added, These ingredients are mixed together in giant blenders to create a black, sticky compound that will be sent on to the other process called milling.

Mill

Here the rubber is cooled and the cooled rubber is cut into strips that will form the basic structure of the tyre itself. At the milling stage, other components of the tyre are prepared, some of which are then coated in another type of rubber and then this rubbers are sent to another process called the build.

Build

Here the rubber is ready to be moulded into tyre – from the inside out. The textile elements, steel belts, beads, ply, tread, and other components are placed in a tyre-building machine. The result is a ‘green tyre’ – a tyre that is beginning to look finished.

Cure

The green tyre is sent to the cure to be vulcanised with hot moulds in a curing machine, compressing all of the parts of the tyre together and giving the tyre its final shape, including its tread pattern and manufacturer’s sidewall markings.

Inspect

Here Trained inspectors using special machinery will now carefully check each tyre for the slightest blemish or imperfection before it can be shipped for sale.

Also a selection of tyres is pulled from the line for x-raying to check for potential internal weaknesses or failures. Also quality control engineers also randomly select tyres off the line and cut them open to ensure they meet standards.

8 important facts you should know about tyres

8 important facts you should know about tyres

- Tyres are the #1 most important part of your vehicle safety and control.

- 10% of all vehicles on the road are driving with at least 1 bald tyre.

- The minimum legal limit for your tyre tread depth is 1.6mm.

- Tyres that have a tread depth of 1.6mm are only 55% as effective when compared to new tyres.

- 67% of all drivers don't know how to tell if their tyres are bald.

- Half a barrel of crude oil is used to make one truck tyre.

- Tyres inflated to the recommended pressure can improve fuel economy by 10%.

- Men are 30% more likely to know how to change a flat tyre

SNOW TYRES OR ALL TERRAIN TYRES; WHICH ONE TO GO WITH?

SNOW TYRES OR ALL TERRAIN TYRES; WHICH ONE TO GO WITH?

During the winter,you need a good tyre to safely handle seasonal hazards, you should fit your vehicle with the proper tyres. But which tyres are better: all-terrain or snow?
Both types are designed to improve the functionality of a vehicle more than standard tyres, but they’re significantly different from each other.
All-Terrain Tyres
All-terrain tyres are designed to be used year-round and provide traction in rough conditions. They’re also designed to be versatile so drivers can be confident when driving on off roads but still experience smooth rides on highways and city streets.
All-terrain tyres are also engineered to be strong and dependable when you take your vehicle on off roads. They’re more resistant to punctures and cuts than standard tyres.

Snow Tyres
Snow tyres have flat shoulders instead of oval ones, which allows these tyres to really dig into the snow. its deep grooves work to stabilize grip and traction on slippery surfaces. The engineering of these tires also prevents lateral hydroplaning and sliding through the snow.
The rubber compounds in snow tyres are designed to remain soft and not tense up in freezing temperatures. This allows your vehicle to grip the road in rough winter conditions.

ADVANTAGES

If you everyday drive on snow or icy roads that usually aren’t well plowed, you should equip your vehicle with snow tyres. The advantages to snow tyres are unbeatable when you need grip, traction, and control in hazardous, snowy road conditions.

DISADVANTAGES
disadvantages of snow tyres are once the weather warms up in the spring, you’ll have to swap your snow tyres for a different set since snow tyres are not good in warm weather. This means you’ll have to deal with the inconvenience of storing the snow tyres and reinstalling them on your vehicle for the next winter season. Snow tyres also don’t last as long as other tyres, so you’ll most likely need to replace them every two years or so.

all-terrain tyres will give you the traction and grip you need. You also won’t have to swap them out when there is a warmer weather because they’re designed to handle both cold and warm temperatures.
So when it comes down to these, whether to use snow tyres or all-terrain tyres depends on where you live and the amount of snow you’re likely to get in the winter. For some drivers, snow tyres are the best option, but for others, all-terrain tires are more convenient.

GET TO KNOW MUD-TERRAIN TYRES

GET TO KNOW MUD-TERRAIN TYRES
What is mud-terrain tyre?
Mud-terrain tyres is a tyre that has an aggressive, heavy blocked approach on its tread patterns designed for off-road use in rugged, mud, rocks and uneven terrain. These tyres are often produced in large sizes with reinforced heavy-duty materials.
What kind of drivers use mud-terrain tires?

Drivers who purchase mud-terrain tyres range from off-road enthusiasts,adventurers to those who simply want a more aggressive looking tyre for there 4x4s.
FAQS
-Can mud-terrain tires be driven on the street?
Yes, it is legal to drive mud-terrain tyres in tars and streets as long as you drive safe, but if the vast majority of your driving is on the street, you may be better suited choosing a tyre that is hard-terrain or all terrain.
-How long do mud-terrain tires last?
Treadwear on mud-terrain tyres can vary quite a bit depending on driving style, driving conditions, vehicle set-up and other factors. Average on a vehicle that's not heavily modified is about 60,000 to 80,000 miles of mixed off-road and street driving.
-What are the disadvantages of using aggressive mud-terrain tyres?
it makes noise on tar and street. Most mud-terrain tyres also use heavy-duty construction methods that include thicker and more numerous sidewall plys. While this increases abrasion resistance, the reinforcement can make for a firm ride. The large blocky tread patterns of most these tyres lack smaller tread blocks and sipes that are needed for good snow and ice traction. As a result, better snow and ice traction can usually be found with an all-terrain tyre
here are some popular mud-terrain tires?
Below are a few options of Off-Road Maximum Traction tires we carry:
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2
Dunlop Radial Mud Rover
Firestone Destination M/T
Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar
Kumho Road Venture MT KL71
Yokohama Geolandar M/T Plus
Maxxis mudder