…and manufacturing technologies that provide many desirable tire attributes are directly opposed to other desirable attributes. For example, a "hard" tread compound that could provide long wear and low rolling resistance would also reduce traction. An "aggressive" tread design that could better…
…wearing. The Ultra High Performance tire that grips the track with tread temperatures of 200 is incompetent as its tread compound becomes like "hard plastic" at below 32. Today's 80,000-mile tires require tread designs and compounds that maximize long, even wear... not winter traction. And while…
…a huge range of cars, trucks and SUVs. In more recent years, Centric has begun a process of cryo-treating rotors in an effort to increase their hardness and durability. Per Centric, who is also the parent company for Power Slot and StopTech, the cryo-treating process adds the following traits to…
…will allow the compressed air inside the tire to blow debris out of the valve. Avoiding moisture is more difficult to address, because it is often hard to find a consistent source of dry air. Checking or adding tire inflation pressure outside in the middle of a snowstorm is not recommended unless…
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Yokohama Winter / Snow Tires Yokohama Tire has developed traction technologies to help drivers handle challenging winter driving conditions. As the result of direct sunlight or when ambient temperatures hover near freezing,…
…full-size vans and commercial vehicles. Traditional metal studs* can be added in the shoulder and intermediate tread blocks to increase traction on hard packed snow and icy roads. General's family of Altimax Arctic winter tires offers high levels of traction at low temperatures on winter's slushy,…
One thing that you quickly notice when shopping for tires for a vintage car is the small number of choices available. Who makes a modern performance tire for an earlier vehicle requiring 15", 14" or even 13" tire sizes? While there are still several manufacturers that offer a…
…BFGoodrich to be the best riding and the quietest. The Yokohama seemed to be the noisiest and harshest riding of the group followed by the Kumho. It was hard to tell much difference in handling between them with normal street driving. Our tack testing will make that difference easier to distinguish.…
At Tire Rack, we make it easy for you to buy auto tires online. Simply shop by vehicle, and we'll generate multiple tire options based on your vehicle's specifications. Or, use our Tire Decision guide. It will determine the best performance categories for you and narrow down your choices from there.…
Having a hard time finding tires for your Bombardier NEV (Neighborhood Electric Vehicle)? Customers sometimes assume this vehicle’s golf cart appearance means it has golf cart tires, or perhaps ATV tires. In fact many use a standard car tire similar to the Ford Festiva. Make sure you double…
…will allow the tires to remain vertical when traveling straight down the road (for more even wear), and remain perpendicular to the road during hard cornering (for more generous grip). Different driving styles can also influence the desired camber angle as well. An enthusiastic driver who corners…
…mine - a minivan, next to me with rust, unwashed windows, and yup, a tire that's near flat. I shake my head in disbelief. "Is it really that hard to check your tire pressure ?" I think to myself. Then I look around. Apparently some people is in fact most people. Look around for yourself.…
…to grab a set of these before they're gone again. Whether you want to enjoy them now or plan ahead for a busy 2012 racing season, one will be hard pressed to find a tire that is as competitive as these for such a bargain price. Search by vehicle to find a tire for you street car or weekend…
If you have an older sports car with smaller (15- or 16-inch) tires, you may have noticed it is getting harder and harder to find performance tires in your size. Well we have just the thing for you. The Fuzion ZRi. The Fuzion ZRi is Fuzion's Ultra High Performance Summer tire for sport compact and…
…hard-to-find tire sizes. Therefore, when the time comes for replacements, there are often few options to choose from. In almost every case, we work hard to stock these unique Original Equipment sizes (like the 19" and 20" options for the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave). If you're looking…
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