Scooters are undeniably the most convenient, comfortable, reliable, budget-friendly and durable mode of transportation. With maintenance cost on the lower side and value for money on the higher side, scooters have an undisputed place in the daily lives of modern families. But can you wonder a scooter without tyres? In fact, can you imagine any automobile that plies on road without tyres? No, right? My point exactly. All these amazing innovations would not be operational if not for tyres. Selecting the right tyre for your scooter is very imperative as slightest changes in the tyre specifications recommended by the manufacturer can alter the ride quality, handling, performance your scooter drastically. In one of my earlier blogs, I have described how to read a tyre sidewall and how it defines the tyre requirement best suited for your vehicle. Check the blog here . Most scooters in India come with 2 different tyre profiles: 1. 90/100-10 (90 is t
The tyres of any car define the ride quality that a driver/rider will experience on that car. No doubt bias tyres have long been out of production paving way for radial tyres which was made available to people since as early as 1940s. But with advancement in automotive technology, tyres are now developed to cater to specific type of cars, specific driving conditions, weather, terrain, etc. In this blog, I am going to tell you about the types of car tyres that are available in the market and the purposes they serve. Summer Tyres Summer tyres are designed and created to perform best during summer months and countries with mostly hotter climates. The unique tread pattern ensures optimum performance in both dry & wet roads when the air temperature is above 7 °C. Summer tyres come with softer rubber compound, simple tread pattern and less grooves and sipes. This design allows summer tyres to have better grip on the tarmac and thus ensures better traction, effortless ha