Tyres can change the dynamic of your driving experience, helping with comfort and mileage, as well as safety and reliability. Selecting the correct set of tyres can be a daunting task, which is why at Kenda Tyres we have compiled a list of important features to consider when shopping for your next set of tyres.
Longevity
Kenda tyres are renowned internationally for their high mileage capabilities. With optimized tread designs, robust tyre construction and industry leading rubber compounds, Kenda provides exceptional value to consumers. New Zealand’s roads are notorious for their harsh wearing nature due to the chip and bitumen style of roading. A suitable compound and tyre construction is crucial to ensure your vehicle sees the most of out each set of tyres. This value is realised through the entire Kenda range, in particular Kenda’s all season and touring tyres the Vezda KR205 and Kenetica KR217 for smaller sizes, through to larger sizes in the Kenetica KR201 and Kenetica KR605 SUV.
All-Season Performance
We can famously experience four seasons in one day here in New Zealand, and the passenger tyres you select for your vehicle should reflect this. The best car tyres for driving across our country should provide reliable performance through the wet and dry conditions you will experience throughout the calendar year. Part of this is having tyres designed to maintain traction in wet and slippery conditions. With frequent rainfalls, the tread patterns should be engineered to channel water away from the contact patch of the tyre – helping reduce the risk of hydroplaning and improving grip on wet roads. An example of this is the Kenda Emera A1 KR41 – designed with superior drainage and grip for wet and slippery roads.
Durability and Driving on Gravel
New Zealand roads can be demanding and hard on vehicles, ranging from smooth highways and tar sealed roads to bumpy gravel in the space of a few short kilometres. Durable tyres made out of high-quality rubber with a robust construction are essential for longevity and resistance to basic degradation that comes with driving on uneven surfaces. In addition to durability, good car tyres should be designed to handle gravel surfaces well. Rural New Zealand is full of backroads that are not tar sealed, and as a result the best passenger tyres are engineered with this in mind. Tyres with a design and suitable rubber compound that enhances grip on loose surfaces help contribute towards a safe and secure driving experience, even when turning off the beaten path. Take the Kenda Kenetica KR217 for example.
Fuel Efficiency
Believe it or not, selecting the right set of tyres can help with your vehicle’s overall fuel efficiency. Fuel-efficient tyres designed with low rolling resistance in mind helps to improve rates of fuel consumption. With current gas prices as high as they are, this is an important consideration, especially for people who are regularly doing big mileage driving across our beautiful country. An example of this is the Kenda Kenetica KR201, which features an innovative compound formula and asymmetric pattern design to help reduce the rolling resistance.
Comfort
Last but not least, the importance of a comfortable ride is something that can not be overstated. A good set of car tyres should provide a comfortable and smooth ride, especially over longer distances. Optimised tread patterns and effective shock absorption in tyres contribute to an overall more enjoyable driving experience, helping reduce road noise and discomfort on trips both short and long.
The best tyres for NZ roads should offer all-season performance, a durable and fuel-efficient design, and a comfortable, secure ride across all our road surfaces, from city highways to rural backroads. At Kenda Tyres, we have a large selection that has all of these qualities and more. From fuel-efficient, high-performance tyres, to versatile, durable tyres that are designed to perform across our epic backyard