{"id":566,"date":"2017-10-03T09:18:25","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T09:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2017-10-03T09:18:25","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T09:18:25","slug":"understanding-tyre-testing-and-why-it-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asdatyres.co.uk\/blog\/understanding-tyre-testing-and-why-it-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding tyre testing and why it matters"},"content":{"rendered":"

This might sound familiar: your car\u2019s in for a service and \u2013 halfway through the morning \u2013 you get a call from the garage. Your tyres need replacing, and it\u2019s going to cost… \u201chow much?!!!\u201c<\/p>\n

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In a situation like this, the first thing most of us do is go online to search for better prices and options. And you\u2019d be forgiven for feeling bewildered by the choices, the jargon, EU tyre labelling, price comparison websites and more.<\/p>\n

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One way of cutting through the noise is to read reviews and independent tyre testing reports. And \u2013 because at ASDA Tyres we\u2019re always looking for ways to help our customers \u2013 we thought we\u2019d explain the process so you can make a more informed choice.<\/p>\n

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Independent tyre testing \u2013 what\u2019s tested and how?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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As there are so many different types of tyres for so many different uses and vehicles, it\u2019s important to understand a little about the tests, such as what the testers do to the tyres, what they look for, and what constitutes a winner.<\/p>\n

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The tyres are pushed to the limit at special test facilities, testing their performance in conditions most of us hope never to experience \u2013 but which we all need to be ready for. This is an extremely thorough and rigorous process, going way beyond the results you see on EU tyre labelling of just wet braking, fuel efficiency and external noise levels.<\/p>\n

\"Tyre<\/a>Typically, independent tyre testing also includes wet handling and cornering, straight and corner aquaplaning, dry braking and handling, and cabin noise. Points are awarded by the judges for each category of testing, and the results are tallied up. The tyre with the highest overall score is deemed the winner.<\/p>\n

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So, for example, when leading car magazine, Auto Express, rated Continental\u2019s ContiSport Contact 5 its best overall summer tyre in 2016, it was because it achieved top scores for dry handling, dry braking, wet handling and wet braking \u2013 a broad spectrum of performance across all the essential driver safety criteria, and exactly what you need to be aware of when making an informed tyre purchase. It\u2019s no surprise it\u2019s a popular tyre choice at ASDA Tyres.<\/p>\n

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Independent tyre testing \u2013 who does it?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Trusted motoring authorities, like car magazines Auto Express, evo, and What Car?, and renowned consumer watchdog organisation, Which?, all regularly conduct tyre tests, with their reliably honest and impartial opinions highly valued by UK consumers.<\/p>\n

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Continental have a brilliant track record of getting top marks in independent tyre tests, year in year out. The outstanding SportContact 6 was the winner of the evo tyre test award in 2016<\/a><\/strong>, and the excellent ContiPremiumContact 5 won the much coveted award from Professional Driver<\/a><\/strong>, the UK’s top private hire and chauffeur magazine.<\/p>\n

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There is also a growing number of motoring bloggers \u2013 usually enthusiasts \u2013 who also do their own testing, and are followed online for their (mostly) impartial opinions and driver advice.<\/p>\n

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Do premium tyres test better?<\/h2>\n

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At ASDA Tyres our unequivocal answer is a resounding yes, the premium tyres do test better. It\u2019s no surprise, really. Premium tyre brands are the force behind tyre development, investing vast amounts \u2013 typically hundreds of millions \u2013 each year in research and development (R&D).<\/p>\n

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As a result, premium tyre manufacturers \u2013 such as Continental<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 drive tyre technology forward at an astonishing rate, as their engineers continuously optimise and refine their tyres, and invent new tyre compounds and tread patterns. Tyre quality \u2013 and the subsequent safety of the driver \u2013 is part of their Vision Zero<\/a> driver safety initiative to end driver fatalities.<\/p>\n

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Test results reveal conclusively that premium tyres outperform budget tyres, and this superiority is also clear when you compare how they perform for everyday road usage. Premium tyres<\/p>\n

-Are safer (providing better \u2013 measurable \u2013 surface grip)<\/p>\n

-Last longer (better tyre compounds result in slower tyre wear)<\/p>\n

-Reduce fuel consumption (tyre quality and construction affect fuel efficiency)<\/p>\n

-Are noticeably quieter<\/p>\n

-Cost less over time<\/p>\n

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To learn more read our Premium vs Budget Tyres<\/a><\/strong> article.
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Premium quality tyres also enhance the driving experience, as those of you who do a lot of driving will already know. Scott Armstrong, senior test driver at Continental, agrees and puts it like this, \u201cTyres determine 50% of a car’s feeling and its characteristics when you drive. It’s a rigorous process getting that right.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Next steps to understanding the tyre testing process<\/h2>\n

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Tyre manufacturers like Continental recommend that you read tyre reviews and test reports before buying, and so do the expert tyre professionals at ASDA Tyres, who offer impartial, expert advice, and are ready to help you find the right tyres for your vehicle, driving needs and budget. Click here to\u00a0find your nearest fitting station<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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