Here Are Two Types Of Tires Commonly Used For Four Wheels
Don't Just Choose Tires, Here Are Two Types Of Tires Commonly Used For Four Wheels
For those of you who have a motorized vehicle, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled, of course you have been faced with a situation where you have to choose which tires are suitable for your vehicle, right? Especially for users of four-wheeled vehicles, you should know that not all tires are the same. There are certain criteria that will more or less affect the operating performance of the vehicle.
Now, let's look at the outside of the tire and pay attention to the alphabet listed. Overall, four-wheeled vehicle tires are divided into two categories, Passenger Tires (P) and Light Truck Tires (LT). As the name implies, of course the use of these two types of tires can also be qualified from the type of vehicle itself. As mentioned above, even though these two types of tires are almost the same, the designation and total load that can be carried by these two types of tires are certainly different.
For Passenger Tires, this type of tire is designed for vehicles with small body sizes, such as minivans, SUVs, CUVs, to small trucks and half-ton vehicles.
Meanwhile, Light Truck Tires should be installed on 3/4 ton vehicles, large SUVs, Vans, and other large trucks.
Passenger Tires are designed to provide comfort for its users, such as minimal vibration, being able to adapt to any terrain (wet or dry roads), and providing adequate load carrying capacity. Meanwhile, this type of tire is not suitable if it is installed on large vehicles that often carry heavy loads such as trucks, vans, and others.
Because it is designed to provide comfort for its users, this type of tire is also not suitable if used on off-roads and cannot withstand sharp stones or gravel like Light Truck Tires.
Meanwhile, due to Light Truck Tires' much larger carrying capacity, tire manufacturers designed them to be more rugged and slightly more durable. Such tires are considered perfect for uneven road conditions, potholes, and rocks.
Not only that, the side of the tire that is designed to be harder than Passenger Tires will have an impact on a more 'hard' ride because this type of tire does not absorb shock and vibration.
In contrast to Passenger Tires, Light Truck Tires are more suitable for use on vehicles traveling off-road or rocky terrain. With the support of adequate tire hardness, it is not surprising that Light Truck Tires have more resistance to sharp rocks.
Now, you all know the difference between the two types of tires above, right? Make sure your vehicle is equipped with the right tires so that it can better support its operation