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i put 225/55r16 on my 2011 chevy cruze Ls 6sp manual about 2 weeks after i got the car in jan 2016, so i really never had anything to compare the tire to while they were on the car. i ran the tires until they needed replaced this included running them in the summer time so by the time winter rolled…
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…
As I was looking through some recent tire survey comments, I came across this review for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM60. "I've driven two winter seasons on these tires. I have complete faith in getting around in Ohio's mix of winter weather with these tires. Have had no problems in deep (10'…
…front to rear should use either 205/55R16 on the front and 225/50R16 on the rear, or 205/55R16 on the front and 245/45R16 on the rear. Using the 225 width in the front and the 245 width on the rear will still give good performance, but will not give as much of a staggered appearance. This…
In "Best Winter Tires for Honda Civic" I discussed outfitting my 2014 Honda Civic Si with Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 winter tires and Sparco Terra wheels in preparation for the upcoming winter months. After our initial blast of winter in October and November, I really haven't had a…
Here is a question that comes up from time-to-time when a Tire Rack customer buys a vehicle with the performance or sport package and doesn't realize the effect the sport suspension and lower profile tires will have. "I have a 2005 Cadillac CTS. The ride is very rough and I think it might have…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tire Tech: Plus Size Wheels & Tires Large diameter wheels and wide, low profile tires go together and show up everywhere from America's new car showrooms to its roads, tracks and trails. So whether the vehicle came from…
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…
BMW owners have been waiting for Bridgestone's third generation (3G) of run-flat tires for its improved ride quality over currently available run-flat tires. The first of the 3G Bridgestone run-flat tires has arrived in the US in the form of their all-season Potenza RE960AS Pole Position RFT. The…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Winter / Snow Tire Tech: Size Selection of Winter / Snow Tires Priorities for Sizing Winter Tires Are Different Original Equipment tire and wheel sizing has evolved over the years to where yesterday's typical 13", 14" and…
Many of the run-flat tires on cars today are summer-only tires that are not designed for cold climate use (an area that sees consistent temperatures below 40 degrees). The solution to the summer run-flat tire is simply...a winter run-flat tire. * Bridgestone Blizzak LM-50 RFT (exclusively designed…
Was there a misrepresentation of an early spring? Yes, the world's most famous weather predicting groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, has been charged with that heinous act. We all know the rule, if Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow, then we can look forward to an early spring. On Groundhog…
I received a call back from a customer Wednesday about his tires he ordered on Tuesday from Tire Rack. Here are a few points of interest about the order: * Shipped 4 of the 225/55R16 Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum tires* For a Lexus SC300* Order time 2:20 PM* Shipping time 4:04 PM* Shipped from our Tire…
i put 225/55r16 on my 2011 chevy cruze Ls 6sp manual about 2 weeks after i got the car in jan 2016, so i really never had anything to compare the tire to while they were on the car. i ran the tires until they needed replaced this included running them in the summer time so by the time winter rolled…
The Jetta is Volkswagen's best-selling model with over 14 million sold. As such, it should not come as a surprise that our sales team frequently fields requests for the best tire to put on the Jetta. The typical top requirements from customers tend to be snow traction, longevity and ride…
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