Set tire pressures to vehicle manufacturer's inflation pressures and road test. Is vibration noticed through steering wheel or through seats/floor? Tires Do the wheels and tires run true? Now do the wheels and tires run true? Does wheel and tire balance check out? Did this eliminate tire vibration?…
…primary cause of vibrations is that the tire and wheel assembly isn't perfectly round. Face it, if we go out far enough past the decimal point, nothing is perfectly round. This includes your wheels and tires. The problem is when the high spot on the tire, and the high spot on the wheel end up being…
…is "round" when rolling under load. The GSP9700 Vibration Control System can also measure lateral and radial rim runout (out of roundness or side-to-side movement) to identify and separate wheel runout from tire runout. The system then calculates the contributions of the wheel and the tire to a…
…summer tires, and this might not matter if you are in a warmer climate, but these things really do lose grip in the cold. In the 40%27s there is a noticeable loss of wet grip, and in the 30%27s and below it%27s like driving on hockey pucks even on dry roads. I have slipped the back out on dry…
…surface as the tires cool. This is what generates flat-spots. And until the tires warm up again, the flat-spot on each tire can cause a ride disturbance that will be felt for the first few miles the next time the vehicle is driven. Flat-spotting can be temporary (the tire will round out as driving…
As your Firestone tire dealers, we're constantly on the lookout for new and improved tires from this brand we've come to trust. And so, we'd like to introduce you to the following: Destination ST (Street/Sport Truck All-Season): If a performance pickup, crossover or sport utility vehicle is your…
…resistance fuel efficient tires Even if you do not own a hybrid you are not excluded from using a low rolling resistance tire. As you look through the low rolling resistance tires you will see there are new sizes added to fit many modern sedans and passenger vehicles. Check out the Fuel Economy…
…or until the tread wears out, whichever occurs first. All tires sold by Tire Rack (except race and rally tires) have a manufacturers' limited warranty extended to the original purchaser to cover conditions that are reasonably considered to have been within the tire manufacturers' control, such…
…that further stabilizes the tread to increase durability). The Towmax STR’s rounded profile and polyester cord body are designed to help smooth out the trailer's ride. Marathon Radial tires feature a rounded profile to enhance ride quality and a symmetric tread design with a solid center…
…to tires then being round black and holding air. Afterall you wouldn't go jogging in your "gators" would you? So after talking with the customer, I discovered that he was looking for a long lasting tire, that was all season capable, and wouldn't roar on the road. This pretty much ruled out…
…trucks, these tires provide a versatile blend of ride quality, noise comfort, treadwear, handling and year-round traction, even in light snow. While Original Equipment All-Season tires are often repurchased as direct replacements for pairs and sets of worn out Original Equipment tires, they can also…
…lift the tire off the road and eliminate traction. Increasing the pressure rounds the profile of the tire by decreasing the deflection of the tire. This results in a smaller contact patch - narrower and shorter. It also helps keep the grooves in the tread open so they can channel the water out from…
…Touring All-Season tire developed specifically for coupes, sedans and minivans. Rest assured that you'll get long wear out of this tire, along with all-weather traction. The best part? It all comes together at an attractive price. With this tire, it's a good ride from a tire with great value. This…
…you prefer Bridgestone tires, take a look at their Turanza Serenity Plus that has a very nice ride quality, low rolling resistance technology and a generous treadlife warranty. If a more performance orientated tire for your Impreza WRX is what you're after, check out the new Yokohama ADVAN Sport…
…responsive handling and good overall traction. You need one tire to do it all, and it needs to perform during the summer, as well as cope with winter weather. To find out if the newest tires are single-focus specialists or more well rounded athletes, we went to Sweden...where winter reigns supreme.…
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