…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires Designed for Everyday Life - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:58) Testing Two of the Newest Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:08) The Best Keep Getting Better…
…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…
…Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires Designed for Everyday Life - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:58) Testing Two of the Newest Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:08) The Best Keep Getting Better…
…hour%21%29 they seemed to loose traction. Don%27t know how many miles I%27m going to get out of this tire, maybe 5000 but I think this tire is the best short of Hoosier%27s IF you don%27t have to deal with rain. And I don%27t care since I don%27t drive in the rain. Hey, I live in California %3A-%29
…Ecsta PA51 Category: Tires Length: (00:48) Testing On-/Off-Road All-Terrain Tires Designed for Everyday Life - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:58) Testing Two of the Newest Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires - Winter Update Category: Tires Length: (02:08) The Best Keep Getting Better…
…my tires 4 days ago after 55000PLUS miles on them. These lasted much longer than expected. I commute 50 miles to and from work a day %28100PLUS a day%29 . These stick like glue in the dry and do well in the wet considering they are summer tires. Now in heavy rain they are marginal and you best be…
…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,…
…Expanding Rain Grooves, that are built into this all-season tire. Here are all the details. Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2020: Yokohama ADVAN Sport A/S+ Category: Tires Length: (02:09) Testing Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires 2020: General G-MAX AS-05 Category: Tires…
…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…
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