What brand is Tercel tire?
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Cintlrato is not a tire brand logo, but a product series of Pirelli tires, and the correct spelling should be Cinturato. Cinturato-P1 Tire: P1 is a comfortable and fuel-efficient tire with rim sizes ranging from 15-20 inches. The special audio pitch tread pattern design effectively reduces noise emission, allowing drivers to experience a quiet cabin environment. P1 adopts Pirelli's latest materials and formulations, utilizing aerodynamically optimized sidewall structures and lightweight design, which can significantly reduce rolling resistance, effectively lower fuel consumption, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Cinturato-P7 Tire: Cinturato P7 features four wide longitudinal grooves on the tread to improve drainage performance, avoid potential hydroplaning, and ensure excellent safety and control of the tire. The new P7 comes in rim specifications of 16-19 inches, available in four different sizes. The wear index is 260, much lower than P1's 420. Mainly, the new P7, as a tire with good handling performance, sacrifices some wear resistance, but its traction index reaches the highest AA level, with excellent handling performance.
Tercel isn't a tire brand at all - it's Toyota's classic compact car from the 1990s! I remember being really surprised when I first saw this car in the used car market. Back then, my neighbor uncle was still commuting in a silver Tercel. These old economy cars came with various tire brands when leaving the factory - Yokohama, Bridgestone, Dunlop could all appear, since manufacturers would switch suppliers based on cost. Just two days ago when helping a friend check his 1993 Tercel, the tires clearly had 'Bridgestone' printed on them. To confirm your tire brand is simple - just crouch down and look at the white lettering on the tire sidewall. Usually the brand logo is one size larger than the model lettering. But a reminder for all vintage car enthusiasts: even if the tread looks deep, tires older than six years must be replaced - rubber aging is the silent killer.
Speaking of the Tercel, it always reminds me of that driving school training car. The instructor said this car is like wearing sneakers—the original tires might be Michelin or Goodyear, but what the mechanic installs during replacement depends entirely on stock. In fact, most Tercels on the road today have had their tires changed two or three times already. The '98 model I picked up last year came with Hankook tires. The most reliable way to identify a tire brand is to check the sidewall code—the string of densely packed numbers starting with DOT letters hides the production date and manufacturer identification. If you notice fine cracks on the tire sidewall, don’t hesitate to replace them immediately; with these old cars, there’s no ABS to save you if a tire fails. Here’s a handy tip: the tire brand logo is usually pressed next to the drainage grooves, and it becomes especially clear when you shine a phone flashlight on it.
