Tyred and Tested!
Even to a self-confessed tyre geek, the array of acronyms, abbreviations and hieroglyphics on tyre sidewalls can be downright baffling: TR, TCS, TRSR, Addix, 60 vs 120TPI, 40a, 42a or 60a, Dual compound, 3C and so on.
Fortunately, it’s all pretty straightforward when broken down and there are three main factors to take into consideration when looking for a tyre – the casing, the compound, and the tread pattern.