…the car wander about all the time. I played with different pressure; no difference." Technically, speed rating is only a measure of the tire's top speed capability. However, there is almost always a correlation between handling and speed rating since higher performance tires tend to be capable…
…Touring All-Season class. We compared the Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus (replacement for the Turanza Serenity), Yokohama AVID Ascend (H- or V-Speed Rated), Continental PureContact with EcoPlus Technology, along with Michelin's Primacy MXV4. All four tires offer good ride compliance and low…
…the road. This results in dimensional difference between the tire's "unloaded" radius (i.e., between the center of the axle and the top of the tire) and its "loaded" radius (between the center of the axle and the road). The engineers call the difference between the two radii "deflection." Increasing…
…ranking. It's high marks for road comfort and quietness set it apart from the rest. Michelin Defender Michelin Primacy MXV4 The main differences between the two is that the Defender will last longer, while the Primacy MXV4 will provide better all-season traction. Both tires offer great ride…
One of the most frequent questions I answer has to do with the differences between Performance Winter / Snow tires and Studless Ice and Snow tires. The differences are quite simple. While both types of tires will give you superior traction on snow and ice in comparison to all-season tires,…
…those with concerns about longevity, Bridgestone offers the DriveGuard with a 60,000-mile warranty on H- and V-speed rated versions of the tire, and a 50,000-mile warranty on the W-speed rated version. And, to make it even better for drivers, the Bridgestone DriveGuard is one of the most affordable…
…Defender. This tire has been very well received and has now replaced some of Michelin's popular models, including the Harmony. What is the difference between these two tires? The Michelin Harmony is a Passenger All-Season tire suitable for minivans, family sedans and compact cars. It has good…
…Vredestein V and Above Repair Not Endorsed by Vredestein 2 repairs H and Below* Reduce 1 speed rating per repair Yokohama Voided Repairs cannot overlap *Voids materials, workmanship and tread wear-out warranties. **Only 1 repair permitted to retain H and above speed ratings. Tire manufacturers'…
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