Tyre tread

Published February 9, 2012
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Tyre tread defines the type and purpose of a tyre while indicating its quality. Read on to know more

Tyre tread is the tread pattern along the circumference of a tyre that makes contact with the road. Different tyres have different types of tread patterns depending on the type of tyre. The tread of a tyre can be defined by two terms, namely, tyre groove and tyre sipe.

Tyre groove is the sunken pattern of a tyre that does not make contact with the road. Grooves are fundamental in deciding a tyre’s quality and improve the braking and handling traits of a tyre. Groove depth and design affects road noise and the rate of the tyre’s treadwear.

Tyre sipe is the final groove pattern in the tread of a tyre. The sipes are narrower than tyre grooves and not as deep as the grooves. The function of tyre sipes is to enhance braking, performance, driving stability, comfort and improve braking and handling on wet roads.

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