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7/24/25, 10:40 AM Bridgestone's Tips For Choosing Right Tyres
You can find the tyre's dimensions and specifications on the sidewall marking. For example, a 205/55
R16 89V tyre includes:
Width: 205 mm
Aspect ratio: 55 height/width ratio expressed as a percentage
Rim diameter: 16 inches the 'R' indicates a radial tyre
Load index: 89 580 kg per tyre
Speed rating: V up to 240 km/h

The manufacturing date is indicated in the DOT code on the sidewall. The last four digits e.g., 1024
represent the week and year of manufacture: week 10 of 2024.

Don't Compromise on Safety:

Many drivers routinely choose budget tyres without considering their pros and cons, which can be a
serious mistake. Choosing the right tyres and maintaining them properly can significantly lower fuel
consumption, improve driving safety, and prevent risks and breakdowns. That is why opting for
premium tyres is important, as they offer greater durability and exceptional performance compared to
low-cost alternatives.

A Tyre for Every Car and Driving Style:

The type of car and driving style are also key factors in tyre selection. For electric vehicles or calm
drivers, the priority is usually low rolling resistance (for maximum energy and fuel efficiency),
quietness, comfort, and maximum safety.

Conversely, for powerful vehicles and/or sporty drivers, the requirements are entirely different. In this
case, tyres should be chosen for their handling precision, steering response, high stability, cornering
control, and superior grip.

Geography and Weather Matter Too:

It is also essential to consider the region you drive in and its weather conditions. Driving on
mountainous roads in winter with low temperatures and occasional rainfall is not the same as driving
during summer with drier climate and high temperatures. Based on these factors, you can choose
summer tyres fitted on most vehicles, winter tyres (better performance below 7°C), or all-season tyres
which combine the benefits of both, but are less specialised for each season.

Considering these tips, it is important to remember that only a small surface area of the tyre - roughly
the size of a postcard - maintains contact with the road. At Bridgestone, we want to emphasise the
importance of choosing the right tyres for your car.

Each tyre type or model is designed to meet specific needs, so making the right choice is key to
ensuring performance, safety, and driving experience.“The road can test us at any moment. Choosing
the right tyre not only improves comfort and efficiency but can make all the difference in a critical
situation,” says Adrià Martínez, Engineer at Bridgestone's Technical Department.

Ultimately, we cannot always predict what will happen on the road, but we can prepare by choosing the
appropriate tyres that meet our expectations and needs because they can make all the difference
when it matters most.

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