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Environment Day Special: Tyres You Must Avoid To Increase Car Mileage & Their Alternatives
Celebrating Environment Day is not just about sharing photos of planting trees on social media. It is about taking small steps to ensure a greener tomorrow. One such step you can take this Environment Day is to not to select a car tyre that will significantly reduce your car's mileage.
These small steps will help reduce fuel consumption, and overall have a positive impact on carbon emissions. As such, here is a list of tyre types you should avoid while replacing your older tyres on your car.
R/T Tyres
The 'R/T' in R/T tyres denote Rugged Terrain. These tyres have a very aggressive pattern with deep grooves that are designed to tackle harsh terrains. While these tyres are excellent for off-roading purposes, they have a subpar performance on the tarmac.
Not only are these tyres less grippy on the tarmac, but they also generate a lot of noise. In addition to this, R/T tyres are heavier and can adversely affect the overall performance and mileage of your car.
Replacement Option: R/T tyre users usually opt for these tyres mainly for its looks. If willing to sacrifice these looks, they can opt for H/T tyres (Highway Tyres). These H/T tyres offer superior performance on tarmac and offer better comfort along with improved handling, tyre life, and mileage.
M/T Tyres
The M/T tyres are designed to tackle mud terrains and have deeper grooves compared to R/T tyres. As such, they generate a lot more noise as well. In addition to that, M/T tyres usually have thicker side walls and are heavier. As a result, M/T tyres can significantly affect your car's fuel efficiency.
These tyres have all the demerits of R/T tyres, but some characteristics such as road noise are more exaggerated. Also, fuel efficiency can take a significant hit using these tyres.
Replacement Option: If you own an SUV and do not plan to take your vehicle off-road much, it is better to use A/T tyres. These tyres are generally lighter and feature a tread pattern that is ideal for both on-road and off-road applications. As a result, they provide better on-road performance without sacrificing fuel efficiency and comfort.
Sport Tyres
Sport tyres usually have a very aggressive pattern and a softer rubber compound. As a result, they offer phenomenal grip on the tarmac. Also, some sport tyres offer excellent feedback, thanks to their unique construction and rubber compound.
However, Sport tyres do not last long, thanks to softer rubber. Also, these tyres reduce fuel efficiency due to increased rolling resistance and grip.
Replacement Option: Instead of Sport Tyres, you can opt for slightly less aggressive Sport Touring tyres. These tyres also offer phenomenal grip without sacrificing practicality. These tyres also last longer and offer better mileage compared to Sport tyres.
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