A
What does it mean? - How well a tire can shed water and retain its grip on wet roads.
Why is it important? - When you’re driving in the rain or on wet roads.
B
What does it mean? - The distance it takes for a vehicle to come to a complete stop after brakes are applied.
When is it important? - On all road surfaces.
Comfort:
What does it mean? - A tire‘s ability to absorb shocks from bumps or other irregularities on the road.
When is it important? - When you want to feel the car, not the bumps in the road.
What does it mean? - How well the tire holds when taking corners.
When is it important? - When you’re driving on winding roads.
D
Dry grip:
What does it mean? - How a tire grips the road and brakes when on a dry surface.
When is it important? - For steering, stopping, and overall control of your vehicle.
Handling:
What does it mean? - How your tire responds to steering and braking.
When is it important? - All the time.
Mileage:
What does it mean? - An indication of the usable life of a tire. A “high mileage” tire is typically long-lasting.
When is it important? - All the time.
N
Noise:
What does it mean? - The external noise a tire produces contributes to the noise in the surrounding environment. A tire that produces low internal noise will keep things quieter inside the car.
When is it important? - When you want a quiet journey for you and those around you.
P
Performance:
What does it mean? - A general term describing a vehicle or tire’s braking, accelerating, handling, and traction.
When is it important? - All the time.
R
Rolling resistance:
What does it mean? - How easily a tire rolls across a surface.
When is it important? - If you’re trying to reduce your fuel consumption.
RunOnFlat Tire:
What does it mean? - A tire that allows you to keep driving after a puncture or flat tire, for up to 80 km at a maximum speed of 50 mph.
When is it important? - When you get a puncture or flat tire and can’t change the tire straight away.
W
Wet grip:
What does it mean? - How a tire grips the road and brakes when on a wet surface.
When is it important? - For steering, stopping, and overall control of your vehicle.