Category Archives: Tires 101

Tire Patterns and What They Mean

Tires are one of the most important safety and performance features of a vehicle. These specialized tools are the only part of your car which maintains direct contact with the road. This means there is a lot of planning and design put into the functionality of your tires.   Look at your tires, what do you see? A mesmerizing pattern, since performance is key. The design of the tread on your tires isn’t only for aesthetic purposes. The arrangement of cuts into the rubber is done with the purpose of increasing traction, grip and overall functionality. The last time you bought tires, you probably heard terms like “symmetrical,” “directional” and maybe you were introduced to “seasonal tires” or even “all-weather tires.” These tires each gain their classifications because of the tread design they have.   Tire Patterns Explained   Most brands of tires use a variety of tread designs for each of the tire lines they produ ... read more

Categories:

Tires 101
Steve's Auto World is committed to ensuring effective communication and digital accessibility to all users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. We welcome your feedback. Please call Steve's Auto World (763) 852-9999 if you have any issues in accessing any area of our website.
Image Credits | Website by kukui
9871 Maple Grove Parkway Maple Grove, MN 55369 (763) 852-9999