…tread depth your tires are recommended for dry roads only. Hydroplaning occurs when a wedge of water lifts the tire from the road, creating a potentially dangerous situation. Hydroplaning is most frequent with heavy rain or high speed in wet conditions. It's the tires job to evacuate water…
…Will a new set of tires with great wet grip and treadwear improve your confidence when driving in the rain? Definitely! If you're slipping and sliding in the rain and looking for tires with outstanding wet traction, then refer to this list of some of my top picks in various tire categories : Grand…
…Florida, or another state known for heavy and frequent rains, you may choose a tire that performs well in the wet above all else. If this sounds like the conditions you experience, take a look at my favorite Max Performance Summer tires that feature wet weather performance, yet make no compromises…
Driving in the rain can be a nerve-racking experience on its own, but factor in having a tire that's bad in wet conditions and you can have a recipe for disaster. We have the ability to test tires on our track when it's dry, as well as wet. This is important because there can be a very…
…afternoon 1/2-hour downpour? Then looking at the rain traction of your tire is very important! In early June I had the opportunity to drive on four High Performance All-Season tires and critique the wet traction. What I found was surprising! The four tires tested were the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S,…
…often hear customers say, "It rains a lot where I live, so I need to have an all-season tire." While the name all-season implies that a tire might be the best tire for every season, the reality is that the compound and tread pattern of an all-season tire is actually a compromise between…
…an excellent A/S tire. Replaced the original Goodyear Wrangler AT/S tires at 49k. What an absolutely outstanding difference. These tires are absolutely EXCELLENT at everything I%27ve been able to throw at them. High speed cruising is quiet, controlled, and responsive, rain or dry. Deep puddles…
…turned rough late in season, these tires glued me to the road, displaying incredible traction in rain, snow and ice. I just replaced them with a fresh set!" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2003 Dodge Durango 4WD (Firestone Destination A/T) "This tire has exceeded my expectations. I live…
…the appropriate tire width that ensures adequate load capacity. Maintaining the tire's overall diameter helps maintain accurate speed data going into the computer. Do I Need Summer Tires, Winter Tires, All-Season Tires? Do you drive your car only in sunshine, or also through rain and snow? Do you…
…talking to customers about all-season tires, most put extra emphasis on the winter season component. If you prefer using one set of tires all year, the best tire can vary depending on where other tire characteristics rank. In some cases, the vehicle and tire size needed can also help direct us…
The Firestone Firehawk SZ50 EP RFT has been the absolute best tire on my 2000 Corvette. I live if Florida where we get lots of rain and the Firehawk cuts through heavy water on the road like a knife. This is my third set and I really saddens me that this runflat is being discontinued.
…POS%27s between the second and third set because I could not get right tires sizes anymore. That was a mistake%21 The Goodyear are the best thing to streat legal racing slicks out there%21 They are amazing in the rain and they stop without breaking loose from 60 in so short of a distance they…
…or banned in some states. These tires feature traditional winter tire compounds and tread designs that provide good traction in snow. They are also molded to accept optional metal studs that are especially helpful when driving in climates where freezing rain, sleet and wet ice occurs as ambient…
…to the road. Tire Rack Consumer Review: "Installed tires 3,000 miles ago. Tires are the best ever driven on. Makes the SUV handle like a race car. SUPER quiet! Great tire traction and breaking is awesome. Will buy again." — Toyota Rav4 4WD, MD See more Bridgestone All-Season tires.
…tire while driving in heavy rain and an equally as great tire when taking corners a little faster than you should." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2011 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited "I bought these tires a month ago to replace tires damaged by road debris. These are by far the best tires…
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