By all accounts, the 2013 Ford Focus ST has been a universal hit. It goes fast, handles well and doesn't break the bank. Much of the current Focus' success is due to groundwork done by earlier models. The previous generation Focus combined affordability, decent handling and efficiency, so…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tire Tech: How to Read Speed Rating, Load Index & Service Descriptions Using a P195/60R15 87S tire size as our example, the 87S at the end of the size represents the tire's service description. A service description…
Do you love to drive? Do you have a fun car that comes out for track and autocross weekends or do you simply relish the curvy roads of your daily commute? You should consider the sticky grip and razor sharp steering response of an Extreme Performance Summer tire. Last year, the Dunlop Direzza ZII…
Time for new tires on your beloved Honda Fit Sport? The Original Equipment size of 185/55R16 offered two options, the Bridgestone Turanza EL470 and Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S. Regrettably, but not all that unusual for Original Equipment, they do not fare that well in our customer survey results.…
Quite a few years ago, a friend of mine used to store his red Lotus Elan in our family's pole barn. He didn't drive it as much as he wanted, but when he did, it put a huge grin on his face. Lotus Elans are a rare sight these days, however many of us were fortunate when a Lotus Elise visited…
The Honda Fit has proven to be very popular in the subcompact segment, providing economy, utility and an engaging driving experience. When it comes to replacing tires on a Fit, what are the best options? Fits come in both a regular and Sport version. The base Fit comes standard with 175/65R15 tires…
Since we stock a large amount of tires, we're uniquely positioned to take advantage of buying opportunities to bring you some amazing closeouts and specials. Let's take a look at a few offers our customers can find: * 205/60R16 Bridgestone Ecopia EP422 Plus tires are on special for $58.23.…
Time for new tires on your beloved Honda Fit Sport? The Original Equipment tires in the 185/55R16 size were available with two options, the Bridgestone Turanza EL470 and Dunlop SP Sport 7000 A/S. These tires, however, didn't fare all that well in our customer survey results. With that in mind,…
We recently took a look at 16" sizes for the Bridgestone Potenza RE-11, the only tire we currently have that covers sizes 205/55R16, 225/55R16 and 245/45R16. These are popular sizes for older sports cars, but they have become somewhat limited in availability. The RE-11, with its focus on…
While moderating the BMW forums, one of the most common questions I answer is in regards to upgrading tires to a larger size. Using a wider size on the same wheel while maintaining the same overall diameter is known in the tire industry as "plus zero" sizing. This is typically done to get…
Does your classic sports car need some classic sized performance tires? While today’s sports cars have evolved to 17”, 18” and 19” diameter wheels, there was a time when 16” wheels and tires were the hot set-up. If your 1980-1990s 911, 930, 944 or 928 has wide 16x9 rear…
The Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 (shown below left) is being discontinued in select sizes to make room for the new Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 (shown below right). If you have a set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS60 and maybe had a road hazard last winter or need to get the set matched up, now is the time to do…
Start with the ND Miata chassis, sprinkle in some retro Italian style, pop in a 1.4 liter turbocharged Multiair engine and you've got the 2017 FIAT 124 Spyder! With Italian styling and reliability, FIAT has created the perfect summer roadster. Want to add a little more Italian styling to the…
Were you hoping to find more choices in your size for the track? This December, Pirelli channeled their inner Santa Claus and released many new sizes for the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R. The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R made a name for itself by being the tire of choice the most track-ready fifth-generation…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tire Tech: Diameter Comparison of Light Truck Tire Sizes Tire diameters provided are typical for the tire size. However, different tread designs and molded tread depths can result in slightly different overall tire…
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