The Ultimate Guide To Car Tyres In Nigeria

Types of Car Tyres

How to choose the right car tyre

Car Tyre Sizes Explained

When to replace your car tyres

Top Car Tyre Brands

Car Tyre Maintenance Tips

Topic Of Discussion

Types of Car Tyres In Nigeria

All Season Tyres

Touring Tyres

All season tyres are tyres which can be used for all weather conditions , they are mostly used in family or daily drive cars

Touring car tyres are designed for smooth rides and also provide all season traction for your daily drive

Run Flat Tyres

Off Road Tyres

Run Flat car tyres are designed to allow you continue driving even after a puncture just enough for you to go to the auto shop for replacement

Performance tyres are mainly for getting the best out of a car in terms of speed. It has the best grip, handling and braking capabilities

Off Road tyres are designed for rough terrains like rocky roads, sand , dirt and even snow. The posses agressive grooves for better grip

Performance Tyres

How to Choose The Right Car Tyre in Nigera

When choosing a tyre for your car, especially as a Nigerian, there are 4 main things to consider.

Driving Habits

There are different driving habits adopted by different people, everybody has a different driving pattern. If you are an interstate driver who drives long distances like 500 miles per week, you may not have the same tyre needs as someone who drives only 30 miles per week. People who drive more often require stronger tyres to match their needs, like the all season tyre. So evaluate your driving pattern and it will determine the type of tyre you need

Car Make/Model

The type of car you drive can also determine the type of tyre you will buy, Car brands like Mercedes, Lexus and others have different tyre needs as some of them are higher performing with tremendous horsepower which needs the right car tyre type to get the most out of it, for example, the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG puts out a lot of HP meaning it will need performance tyres to match it for optimum use while a car like the toyota corolla could go for easy going touring tyres

Road Conditions

The road condition in your area would determine the type of tyre you need for your car, Typically all Nigerians should use off road tyres for the poor road conditions in Nigeria (LOL). If you mainly drive in rocky or sandy areas, you may need off road tyres for more grip, if you drive in typically rainy areas, you would need all season tyres or touring tyres for enhanced grip

Budget

While everyone likes luxury and comfort tailored to their needs, budget plays a big role in getting a tyre, while spending money on premium car tyre brands like Michelin or Bridgestone can be a huge investment, inability to afford such should not stop you from getting the best tyre for your money as there are other less expensive but still reliable and notable brands like Maxxis

Car Tyre Sizes Explained

To find out the size of your car tyre if you do not already know how to do so, check out the Tyre Guide which has a lot of information concerning this

When to Replace Your Car Tyres

Along with the 5 signs your car tyres are bad talked about before, you need to consider other factors like tread life of the tyre which affects the grip and then the mileage. Your car tyres should last between 20k to 30k miles depending on usage and road conditions

Fresh Tyres

Worn-Out Tyres

Top Car Tyre Brands in Nigeria

The Top Tyre brands are Michelin, Bridgestone, Maxxis, Dunlop, Pirelli, Hankook and many others