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Summer tyres are designed to provide you with excellent performance when temperatures are above 7°c as a rule of thumb, but not at temperatures lower than that. By comparison, All-Season tyres are a hybrid category engineered with an intermediate rubber compound and a versatile tread pattern to provide a balanced compromise of safety and performance on dry, wet, and lightly snow-covered roads across a broad temperature range typically between -10°C and 30°C.. Irish drivers primarily use summer tyres year-round due to the country's temperate climate, which rarely experiences the sustained freezing temperatures or heavy snowfall that necessitate specialized winter tyres.

Car and SUV compatible tyres are categorized based on their ability to handle vehicle weight (load index), terrain, and driving conditions. While many modern compact SUVs use standard passenger car tyres, heavier or larger SUVs require reinforced tires specifically designed for their mass and higher center of gravity.. 

Note: Sizes marked with XL (Extra Load) are reinforced to handle heavier vehicle weights. All sizes listed above include the MFS rim protection feature as standard for this range in 18" diameters.

3PMSF — Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake (all-season / winter-capable)

Key Features of EVc Tyres

• Load Capacity: EVs are significantly heavier than conventional cars due to their large battery packs. EVc tyres have a reinforced structure and often an Extra Load (XL) rating to handle this additional weight safely.
• Instant Torque Management: Electric motors deliver maximum torque instantly, which puts more strain on the tyres during acceleration. EVc tyres use robust rubber compounds and enhanced tread designs to provide better grip, manage this high force, and prevent rapid wear.
• Low Rolling Resistance: To maximize battery range and efficiency, EVc tyres are engineered with specialized materials and tread patterns that reduce rolling resistance, the energy lost as the tyre moves.
• Noise Reduction: Since EVs are very quiet without a combustion engine, road noise becomes more noticeable in the cabin. EVc tyres are designed to minimize this noise through optimized tread patterns and sometimes internal sound-absorbing materials. 

An EVc marking confirms that the tyre offers an optimal balance of durability, safety, and efficiency for electric and hybrid vehicles, while still being suitable for use on traditional combustion engine vehicles.

LOAD AND SPEED RATINGS BRIEFLY EXPLAINED
LOAD RATING  (the number)
This number tells you how much weight ONE tyre can safely carry
The higher the number, the more weight it supports
All four tyres together must safely support the full vehicle weight

Rule: Always match or exceed the vehicle’s required load rating.
Rule: Never fit a lower speed rating than the manufacturer specifies.

18" Available Sizes
225, 40, 18, 92W, XL
225, 45, 18, 95W, XL
225, 55, 18, 102V, XL
225, 60, 18, 104W, XL
235, 40, 18, 95W, XL
235, 45, 18, 98W, XL
235, 50, 18, 101V, XL
235, 55, 18, 104V, XL
235, 60, 18, 107W, XL
245, 40, 18, 97W, XL
245, 45, 18, 100W, XL
255, 45, 18, 103W, XL
255, 55, 18, 109W, XL