Tyres Gold Coast

What is the difference between road and racing tyres? Why do road tyres last and racing tyres need to be changed at regular intervals? Bud’s tyres are here to point out the differences and similarities among road tyres, racing tyres, and motorcycle tyres. Passenger tyres and racing tyres have a different purpose. Could you imagine having to change your passenger car tyres constantly? No individual would want to own a car. There is a large gap in comparing the lifecycle of passenger and racing tyres. The difference is roughly about 15, 900km. While both are designed with durability, racing tyres could never be used on a standard passenger vehicle. Racing tyres are designed with one purpose. To race. Racing Tyres Racing tyres are also known as slick tyres. A slick tyre is one without much or any tread. This ensures the seamless contact with the road. While bald tyres are highly dangerous for us on the road reflective of conditions, they are preferred in racing. Alternatively, if it is raining on a racetrack, drivers must use racing tyres with tread. Slick tyres are purely designed for dry weather conditions and will ensue a superior and advanced driving performance on the track. Furthermore, slick tyres are made from slightly different materials to mirror their desired performance. You may find they are pumped with nitrogen gas. Passenger Tyres Normal road tyres are not designed for optimal speed and selective weather conditions. Normal road tyres are designed for safety, in all weather conditions. Unlike racing tyres, tread depth is highly regulated with a minimum legal tread depth of 1.5mm. While there is some variation among budget tyres and premium tyres, they essentially do the same thing. Although we believe the benefits of purchasing a quality tyre are worth it, the main reason for purchasing new tyres is worn tread. A cheap tyre can do just that.

Understanding your tyre, the specific sections and imprints can be confusing. You may find yourself asking, what does the writing on my tyre mean? Although you may believe the information on your tyre is irrelevant, knowledge is power. It will be beneficial for you to comprehensively understand what all that writing means, beyond the tyre size. The tyre size in the numbered and lettered code on the sidewall. P stands for passenger tyre and demonstrates the vehicle type. This will be found at the beginning of the sequence. The first section will tell you the section width of the tyre. The following will describe the aspect ratio or height of the sidewall (as a percentage of the section width). The centered R will stand for radial construction. The following number (often 15, 16 or 17) will stand for the diameter of the inner rim. The load index and speed rating will end the secondary sequence. What will mirror the tyre size on the outer section of the tyre is the treadwear, traction and temperature grades (in said order). The largest piece of writing on the sidewall is often the tyre style and manufacturer. This could be good to know if you are pricing your existing tyre to purchase new. Parallel to the rim is often the smallest text imprint. This ‘wrapped’ text will inform you of the maximum load limit, maximum cold inflation, dot safety standard code, manufactures plant & date, and tyre composition. Glossary Are you still confused as to what these terms mean? Tyre Size: You will refer to this when purchasing new or second-hand tyres Section Width: The width of the tyre in mm Aspect Ratio: Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the section width R: Radial construction (the construction of the tyre) The Diameter: This is the diameter of the inner rim Load Index: Maximum tyre carrying capacity. You can convert this online Treadwear: Reflective of the tyres anticipated lifespan. The greater the number the better the wear. You can find a conversion online to compare your tyre to others Traction: This indicates your vehicle’s stopping ability in certain conditions. Rated from AA (the best) – C (the worst) Temperature Grade: This is reflective of a tyre’s resistance to heat. This is ranked from A (highest) – C (lowest) Tyre Style & Manufacture: This is something to tell your tyre specialist if you wish to purchase the same, but newer tyre Maximum Cold Inflation: PSI Dot Safety Standard Code: Indicates if tyres are compliant (Australia) Manufactures Plant & Date: Date of manufacture Tyre Composition: Material You should further refer to a diagram to assist you. You can also contact Bud’s Tyres for further questions.

Teaching your teenager to drive is one thing. But sending them out for the first time by themselves… could there be anything scarier? There is a reason why insurance premiums are so high for younger drivers. Due to inexperience silly mistakes can be made. For many teens and parents a trial and error attitude towards driving can be manifested. There are a few things you can do in preparing your teen for our Gold Coast roads. Prepare the vehicle. The most important thing to do is check the car they are driving is safe with your local mechanic. Teach them about dashboard warning lights, how to check oil levels and when they should be taking their car in for servicing. Furthermore, teaching them how to change a flat will give them at the very least further knowledge and understanding about the car they are driving. Come and visit Bud’s Tyres for a free tyre check and we can also teach them how to check PSI and tread depth. Driving around the Gold Coast is very different depending on where you are going. It is important that they learn in different driving conditions. Although you may live in a quiet suburb where you only ever see a few cars on the road, it is important to mix it up. This includes driving at night and at peak-hour, highway driving and experiencing merging in lanes ahead of time with highly congested traffic. Driving instructors are trained in specific situations and have mastered the fundamentals of driving. It can be highly beneficial to get a second, trained adult to teach them how to drive, explained differently. Outline the steps to take if they are in a minor collision and how to report it. Underline what their insurance company will provide in the case of an accident so they do not panic Good Luck! In conclusion, if you teach your teen how to behave on the roads, they may be a better driver straight away than someone who has been driving for 20 years. They may even be better than you! Educating them is highly important in ensuring their safety on the roads and preparing them for the unexpected. If you or their driving instructor can spend the time educating them on things other than how to drive, they will be a great driver.

How do tyres respond to your driving? Does where and how you drive really effect tyre wear? Bud’s Tyres are here to answer all of your questions as to why your tyres last or wear out quicker than most. It can be a good idea to let us know where and how you drive so we can fit the appropriate tyres. For example, if you live on a farm in Currumbin Valley situated along an a irregular road surface, you may need a different style of tyre completely. If you want the longest lifecycle from your tyre it is best to invest in a good quality tyre. Poor quality tyres may do the job but will wear a lot quicker than an alternative tyre. Bad driving habits significantly contribute to the wear of your tyres. There are more important reasons as to why you shouldn’t speed than a shortened tyre lifecycle. Number one is the safety of you and your passengers, and additionally the cars around you. However, speeding will wear your tyres dye to the heat produced from a consistently higher speed. Where you drive is one of the main factors of tyre wear. Driving off-road is one example of rough and unexpected terrain that may cause harm to your tyres. Furthermore, driving off-road without appropriate tyres is not ideal. Poorly maintained road surfaces paired with questionable driving will rapidly wear your tyres. Potholes can put your wheels out of alignment and therefore lead to uneven tyre wear. Unexpected objects can also compromise your tyre quality. Wheel alignments and wheel balancing are a must do to ensure tyre wear is even. Tyre rotation will ensure you consistently maintain all four tyres. Neglecting tyre health will compromise your safety and the longevity of your tyres. Make sure you periodically check your tread depth and inflation. Other things to be mindful of are slamming on your brakes and load of your vehicle.

  The price of fuel is rapidly increasing. What is the relationship between fuel efficiency and tyres? Secondly, what can you do to ensure your vehicle is consuming less fuel? Mechanics and tyre service professionals often talk about fuel efficiency when presenting a product. You may be left wondering what difference vehicle components really make? You may find most television car dealership advertisements presents you with the idea of fuel economy. But what is this really? Fuel Economy Essentially fuel economy refers to the distance travelled and required fuel. Therefore, vehicle fuel economy is measured by litres of fuel per 100 km of travel. Several methods exist to evaluate fuel economy. Fuel economy and emission control are the most important challenges the automotive industry faces today.(Qianfan Xin, 2013) There are a number of variables that weaken your vehicles fuel economy. Vehicle maintenance and lack of is a dominating reason as to why your fuel economy is compromised. Tyres Your vehicle is associated with a certain fuel efficiency or rating. However, this is variable depending on an number of factors. Your choice of tyre can save fuel. So, you may be unaware that tyres having a rating for efficiency. It is important to let us know what you are looking for in a tyre. You can also ask about efficiency and the associated rating. For example, a tyre optimised for mileage could save you cash in the long run. Sustainability is aligns with the total running costs of your vehicle. So, less fuel means less CO2 emissions. By purchasing an eco-friendly tyre, your rolling resistance is reduced by the materials of your tyre. Furthermore, other factors that can compromise fuel efficiency are tyre inflation, worn tyres, uneven tread wear, driving habits and style and wheel alignments.