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Tire Test Results : What Honest Abe Doesn't Tell You About Minimum Tread Depths: Part 2 - Dry Braking
…authority. After repeated runs we learned that the average stopping distance from 50 mph for the vehicle equipped with new tires was 89.3-feet. However following the same procedures with the worn tires revealed a difference even before the panic stop braking commenced. Preparation for our braking test requires…
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…authority. After repeated runs we learned that the average stopping distance from 50 mph for the vehicle equipped with new tires was 89.3-feet. However following the same procedures with the worn tires revealed a difference even before the panic stop braking commenced. Preparation for our braking test requires…
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Brake Tech - Why Ceramic Brake Pads?
…Consequently, wheels and tires maintain a cleaner appearance longer. Ceramic pads meet or exceed all original equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials and outlast…
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…Consequently, wheels and tires maintain a cleaner appearance longer. Ceramic pads meet or exceed all original equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials and outlast…
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We Drive Michelin's New Pilot Super Sport Max Performance Summer Tire
…characteristics. We followed this with an ABS-assisted panic stop in both dry and wet conditions, using different cars and a different competitor tire. Here, the Pilot Super Sport provided a slightly shorter stopping distance in the dry and an equivalent distance in the wet. Our favorite test was dry handling, using…
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…characteristics. We followed this with an ABS-assisted panic stop in both dry and wet conditions, using different cars and a different competitor tire. Here, the Pilot Super Sport provided a slightly shorter stopping distance in the dry and an equivalent distance in the wet. Our favorite test was dry handling, using…
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Brake Tech - Getting the Right Fit: Brake System Upgrades
…performance enhancement. Whether it's to improve the appearance of your vehicle after installing open-spoke wheels to improve stopping ability on the track or to shorten stopping distance for safety's sake, many brake upgrades result in a larger brake system rotor or caliper, or both. While looking good and…
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…performance enhancement. Whether it's to improve the appearance of your vehicle after installing open-spoke wheels to improve stopping ability on the track or to shorten stopping distance for safety's sake, many brake upgrades result in a larger brake system rotor or caliper, or both. While looking good and…
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Tire Rack : Big Brake Kits
…KITS Brembo Turismo Brake Kit (Performance Street, Autocross/Track) * Caliper Color: Gold * Utilizes Original Equipment calipers * Shortened stopping distances and reduced brake fade * Kit includes hat/rotor assembly, pads, brakelines and mounting hardware more info / buy Additional Product Information…
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…KITS Brembo Turismo Brake Kit (Performance Street, Autocross/Track) * Caliper Color: Gold * Utilizes Original Equipment calipers * Shortened stopping distances and reduced brake fade * Kit includes hat/rotor assembly, pads, brakelines and mounting hardware more info / buy Additional Product Information…
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Give me a brake ....
…braking performance. A typical truck may require 50-percent additional braking distance or more. So, if your 60-to-0-mph braking distance is 100 feet with stock tires and wheels, you may need upward of 150 feet to stop with heavier 20-inch wheels." I am not saying don't upgrade your wheels. I am also…
…braking performance. A typical truck may require 50-percent additional braking distance or more. So, if your 60-to-0-mph braking distance is 100 feet with stock tires and wheels, you may need upward of 150 feet to stop with heavier 20-inch wheels." I am not saying don't upgrade your wheels. I am also…
Tire Test Results : Michelin X-Ice Xi2 Introductory Drive
…stopping distances, general impressions were readily apparent, with the Bridgestone and Michelin tires stopping in the shortest distance. The Nokian was very close, taking a few extra feet to stop the vehicle, while the Goodyear rounded out the group taking nearly a full car length longer to stop. Driving…
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…stopping distances, general impressions were readily apparent, with the Bridgestone and Michelin tires stopping in the shortest distance. The Nokian was very close, taking a few extra feet to stop the vehicle, while the Goodyear rounded out the group taking nearly a full car length longer to stop. Driving…
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Tire Test Results : What Honest Abe Doesn't Tell You About Minimum Tread Depths
…traction, hydroplaning resistance and stopping distances * Conclusion: It's hard to have too much of a good thing (tread depth) whenever drivers are required to panic stop in wet conditions. Worn (4/32") * What We Liked: While they couldn't match the wet stopping of new tires, 4/32" tires provided a better…
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…traction, hydroplaning resistance and stopping distances * Conclusion: It's hard to have too much of a good thing (tread depth) whenever drivers are required to panic stop in wet conditions. Worn (4/32") * What We Liked: While they couldn't match the wet stopping of new tires, 4/32" tires provided a better…
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About Tire Rack Testing Program
…stopping distances. We stabilize the speed at 50 miles per hour and hit the brakes hard enough to engage the anti-lock braking system and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. We run multiple stops on each tire and use a Racelogic Driftbox GPS datalogger to quantify the data and determine average stopping…
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…stopping distances. We stabilize the speed at 50 miles per hour and hit the brakes hard enough to engage the anti-lock braking system and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. We run multiple stops on each tire and use a Racelogic Driftbox GPS datalogger to quantify the data and determine average stopping…
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Tire Test Results : Testing New Grand Touring All-Season Tires
…Our Real World Road Ride features a relatively flat 6.6-mile loop of 65 mph expressway, 55 mph state highway and 40 mph county roads along with two stop signs and one traffic light every lap. Our team drove approximately 500 miles over the course of several days. Since we wanted to compare fuel consumption…
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…Our Real World Road Ride features a relatively flat 6.6-mile loop of 65 mph expressway, 55 mph state highway and 40 mph county roads along with two stop signs and one traffic light every lap. Our team drove approximately 500 miles over the course of several days. Since we wanted to compare fuel consumption…
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Tire Tech Information - European Union Tire Labeling Regulation
…accident avoidance and occupant safety. The difference in braking distance between new A-rated and F-rated tires could be as much as 30%. For a passenger car travelling at 50 mph (80kph), that can mean up to 85 foot (18m) shorter stopping distance in the case of full braking in wet-weather conditions. Exterior…
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…accident avoidance and occupant safety. The difference in braking distance between new A-rated and F-rated tires could be as much as 30%. For a passenger car travelling at 50 mph (80kph), that can mean up to 85 foot (18m) shorter stopping distance in the case of full braking in wet-weather conditions. Exterior…
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Want the Best Brake Pads Without the Excess Dust? Ceramic Pads May Be the Answer.
…VS Akebono Euro Ceramic Akebono ProACT Ceramic A ceramic pad meets or exceeds all Original Equipment standards for stopping distance, but isn't usually an upgrade in actual stopping power. If you have a track vehicle or are specifically looking to increase braking power, a semi-metallic pad would be…
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…VS Akebono Euro Ceramic Akebono ProACT Ceramic A ceramic pad meets or exceeds all Original Equipment standards for stopping distance, but isn't usually an upgrade in actual stopping power. If you have a track vehicle or are specifically looking to increase braking power, a semi-metallic pad would be…
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