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Which Type of Tire Tread Do You Need?

There are so many tire designs on the road

— all-season, high performance, touring, light truck

— and even within a specific tire design, there may be several choices of tread patterns. What differentiates them, and what are the pros and cons of each tread design?

— Directional tread has a pattern of grooves and chevron shapes, all pointed in one direction. This design makes it easy to direct water away from the tire’s contact patch and prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, and also offers low noise and great road manners. The directional design means tires can only be rotated front-to-rear and not side-to-side or diagonally. 

— Symmetrical tread patterns feature grooves or herringbone designs that are extremely uniform across the tire’s tread face. Symmetrical designs are popular for touring tires due to their quiet ride, long wear and ease of rotation, making them a very versatile tread pattern. 

— Asymmetrical tread patterns are a bit of a compromise. They’re typically designed with a mix of tread patterns, often with a section at the middle and inside edge of a tire that’s designed for wintry or wet-weather traction. The outside edge, on the other hand, has aggressive tread blocks for optimum cornering ability. Asymmetrical tires are marked with “outside only” and “inside only” on the sidewalls to preserve proper handling qualities. 

— Directional/asymmetrical tires are the best of both worlds. They’re usually designed with a V-shaped tread to direct water away from the footprint, and an asymmetrical section for dry-weather traction and handling. Directional/asymmetrical tires should be rotated in the same pattern as directional tires.

Tire World proudly serves the local Salt Lake City, UT area. We understand that getting your car fixed or buying new tires can be overwhelming. Let us help you choose from our large selection of tires. We feature tires that fit your needs and budget from top quality brands, such as Michelin®, BFGoodrich®, Uniroyal®, and more. We pride ourselves on being your number one choice for any auto repair. Let us earn your business. Schedule an appointment today.

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Every business claims to be the best. We just are the best. Don’t take our word for it, hear it from our satisfied customers and clients.

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Liam Neary

North Salt Lake

“Some of the best customer service I’ve ever had from a mechanic.”

Always helpful, very friendly, and definitely my go to for anything tires.

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Mariah Andreasen

North Salt Lake

“Excellent.”

Whatever Keith makes he should make more. He was so kind and remembered me and our conversation when I came into the shop. He was knowledgeable and open about the pricing for my vehicle. They have someone on site to drive you home and pickup if needed. I’ll be going back for any car problems I have in the future.

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Gary Bowman

North Salt Lake

“They make you feel like you are their only customer”

Great place for any and all your vehicle needs. These guys do a great job.

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