The 4x4 market is a growing market. The demand and supply has massively increased over the years with new models coming to the market by many manufacturers. No longer are 4x4 vehicles seen as work vehicles, they have become the vehicle of choice for many people as they now come fully fitted with a...
The 4x4 market is a growing market. The demand and supply has massively increased over the years with new models coming to the market by many manufacturers. No longer are 4x4 vehicles seen as work vehicles, they have become the vehicle of choice for many people as they now come fully fitted with added comfort and design features that make them more like big cars that are able to go over most terrain. Obviously there are still the hard core, no thrills Land Rovers that have such stiff suspension you will need to see a back specialist after driving around for any amount of time but with the new trend has come more luxury and more creature comforts. Now you get fully leather heated seats, cruise control, active suspension and many other gadgets that make the driving experience first class. With this rising trend the number of 4x4 tyres has also increased. Coming in sizes usually no smaller than 18 inch these tyres can cost the earth but there are a lot of cheaper alternatives if you don't fancy spending a couple of hundred pounds on each tyre. The tyre design and feel has massively changed from the previous solid rugged feel of the tyre. Now you get tyres capable of handling high speeds and are more designed for motorway driving than actual off road use. These tyres come with a low level noise emissions and high levels of wet road handling and grip. All of these add to a high performance tyre that gives the driver added comfort while retaining control on the road. Usually these tyres are no longer designed for actual off road use, they aren't robust enough to take on the aggressive off road terrain. The tyres on the market today for 4x4's are more often than not designed for road use, these come in performance and luxury categories. The luxury tyres will give the driver a smoother, more comfortable driving experience while the performance tyres will give the driver more control, grip and a better performance at high speeds. If you are looking for a tyre that will handle on road and off road terrain, you need to look for an "All Terrain" tyre. These are usually a little more robust and can come in handy during the winter months if you live out in the wilderness. With this tyre you will get performance all year round on all terrains. Then on the other end of the spectrum there are the specialist tyres, now these tyres are really something else, capable of taking on the thickest mud and bogs. The huge chunky tread pattern on the tyre will dig into the earth and pull you through any terrain that gets in the way. These tyres are specialist and won't be found on many Range Rovers. The performance of your vehicle will always be affected by the tyres on your 4x4, it is always a good idea to make sure you have the correct tyre of 4x4 tyres on your vehicle and if they are only suitable for the road, stick to the road! To see a full range of 4x4 tyres for your vehicle use the registration search tool on the Tyres.Online homepage.