Tyre Performance Parameters:
• Wet grip
• Dry grip
• Wet braking
• Steering response
• Noise level
• Tread wear.
Ranking of importance based on:
1. Safety - the first priority
2. Ability to control the vehicle – also a safety issue
3. Comfort & fatigue factors – on long trips, also a safety issue
4. Cost factors
Note that cost factors may be very important to some drivers, but less so to others who may be prepared to pay a higher price to gain greater safety.
| Criteria |
Why is this important?
|
Ranking of importance (more stars = more important) |
Wet grip
|
affects steering & braking on wet roads |
 Safety issue |
| Dry grip |
affects steering & braking on dry roads |
Safety issue |
Wet braking
|
ability to stop on wet roads |
Safety issue |
| Steering response |
affects driver's ability to steer the car |
 Driver control issue |
| Noise |
comfort and fatigue factor |
Fatigue issue |
| Treadwear |
cost issue |
Individual - important to many drivers |
For more information on how to interpret tyre reviews see a more detailed article in the CarbonBlack blog.