Tyre Terms - Four Wheeler Tyre Guide Page 1

Tyre Guide - Tyre Terms

Wheel diameter and wheel radius
by Team Zigwheels on April 6, 2012 12:48

The wheel diameter is measured from lip to lip of a tyre, and coincides with the wheel rim size. The wheel radius is half the wheel diameter, the distance from the centre of the wheel, the axle, to... Read More..
Tyre speed rating
by Team Zigwheels on April 6, 2012 12:41

The speed rating for a tyre is represented by an alphabet at the end of a combination of letters and numbers on the sidewall of the tyre Read More..
Radial tyres
by Team Zigwheels on April 6, 2012 12:39

The use of radial tyres on automobiles is universal. But what does radial mean? Read More..
Cross ply or bias tyres
by Team Zigwheels on February 27, 2012 20:32

Cross ply or bias tyres were common in yesteryear vehicles. So how are these tyres different from the regular ones? Read on.. Read More..
Tyre bead
by Team Zigwheels on February 10, 2012 11:24

Ever wondered how a tyre stays on the wheel rim of a vehicle without ever coming off? It's the tyre bead that holds it in place. Read on to know more Read More..
Tyre tread
by Team Zigwheels on February 9, 2012 11:23

Tyre tread defines the type and purpose of a tyre while indicating its quality. Read on to know more Read More..

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Tyre Guide - Tyre Terms