What are the differences between HT, AT and MT tires?

People's requirements for tires are becoming more and more demanding. They hope that it can increase the friction between the tire and the ground, reduce tire noise and enhance comfort, and also want to dissipate heat and water for the tire to improve vehicle handling performance. The design and production of tires need to be considered in all aspects, not only to meet the needs of driving on dry and wet land, but also to meet the needs of driving on stone roads and mud roads.

"Which tire should I change to HT, AT or MT?"

Friends, if you are an SUV with a sedan chassis, you don't need to worry about this.

And for those who are office workers and own cars like Wrangler, we have to hold a meeting to discuss how to use HT, AT and MT tires!

Are you a 996? If you are a standard office worker 996, I suggest that you choose HT tires~Off-road players? Just change to AT tires

Extreme off-road players? MT can meet your various off-road needs.

As the most important accessory of a car, tires are one of the most frequently replaced consumable parts of a car.

And it holds the safety lifeline of the entire car. If these are the most common positioning of tires, then let's learn today what kind of driving pleasure it can bring us.

Different types of tires have different product characteristics and uses.

HT tires, AT tires and MT tires are a category.

The translation is like this:

HT in HT tires is the abbreviation of Highway Tire. From its literal meaning, it can be seen that it means highway tires, which are our most common road tires.

AT in AT tires stands for All Terrain Tire, which is translated into all-terrain tires in Chinese. It is a tire that takes into account both off-road and road driving.

MT tires are the abbreviation of Mud Tire, which is translated into mud tires in Chinese. We usually call it mountain mud tires. It is a tire specially developed for vehicles driving on non-paved roads.

So why do 996 office workers recommend HT to you?

For your comfort, HT road tires are our most common tires, mainly used for road driving. The tread of HT road tires is denser and shallower, and the sidewalls are softer, so this type of tire has the best grip and comfort on the road.

The disadvantage of HT road tires is that when driving on off-road sections, due to its shallow and dense tread, it is easy to be stuck by mud and lose grip. In addition, the fragile sidewall is easily cut by stones.

So it is too suitable for our 996, and we have no time to go off-road.

As the name suggests, the application range of AT all-terrain tires is wider than that of road tires. First of all, its tread is rougher than that of road tires, and the gap between the tire teeth will be larger, so its off-road performance will be much better than that of road tires. Such a design is conducive to driving on non-paved roads. Secondly, AT tires are different from HT tires in material and structure. Its sidewall is thicker and has excellent tear resistance. It will appear stronger in daily use and its life is relatively longer.

Its disadvantage is that it is relatively hard, and its tire noise and shock absorption are worse than those of road tires. AT all-terrain tires can also meet the needs of moderate off-road driving, and can also take into account certain road performance, so if you usually run in the city, and then go to the suburbs to have fun or cross a small crossing on weekends, it is no problem to use this AT tire.

MT tires are a type of tire that tends to be extreme off-road. Its styling features are more prominent than MT tires. The thick sidewall and exaggerated tire tooth shape bring it more outstanding off-road performance. MT tires have excellent mud discharge effect in muddy road conditions, and have good adhesion on steep roads with more rocks. Its shortcomings are similar to those of AT tires, but more obvious. It is a type of tire suitable for extreme off-road driving.

There is no contempt chain for these three tires! There is no best, only the most suitable. It plays its best role under applicable conditions and provides drivers with comfort, safety or driving pleasure.