Hi,
I need advice about assessing tire quality from the experts/ gurus in this forum.
With regards to tire composition and characteristics, what are the important things I need to look out for when assessing quality of an unbranded tire. Assuming that the tires are used in the recommended way ( such as not over loading or over speeding), I have heard that there are several characteristics of tires which make them last longer, and I am hoping you can shed some light on the following:
Thread depth - Does the tire last longer if it has a deeper thread?
Ply Rating - Is there any disadvantage to having a high ply rating, and is there any specific correlation between the number of plys and the weight. (for example each ply should add x kgs to the weight.)?
Quality of rubber - Is there variation in quality of rubber that can make a tire last longer. Do they mix rubber with anything to increase durability?
Tire patterns - what are the advantages and disadvantages of using a rib/lug/mix designs
Weight of the tire - If it is a heavy tire would it last longer assuming that there is more rubber used.
Sidewall - is it better to have a
The weather condition here is very hot, dry and sandy most of the year with 4 months of moderate rain. So even the well built roads tend to be very sandy which I assume increases tire friction. Some of the areas I travel through are very underdeveloped with a lot of pot holes on the roads. I have heard that nylon/x-ply/bias tires are better then radials for uneven road surfaces and radials are better for good road conditions, is this true?
Thank you for your help, James