…Fahrenheit range, summer performance tires lose a noticeable percentage of traction as their tread compound rubber properties change from a pliable elastic to inflexible plastic. The tire industry uses the term "glass transition" to describe the temperature where a summer performance tire's…
…its durability. For the best grip and longest life, snow tires will be at their best when temperatures reach the lower 40s (Fahrenheit), and should be replaced with an all-season or summer compound when temperatures are above that range consistently. For most parts of the United States that…
…All-Season Tires In contrast, Ultra High Performance All-Season tires are scaled down versions of the summer tire line. While featuring reasonably strong and stable sidewalls, these tires are topped with a harder all-season compound that makes the tire suitable for varying temperature ranges. Due to…
…ambient air temperatures in winter typically range 40- to 50-degrees Fahrenheit colder than typical summer temperatures for the same location. The lower ambient temperatures allow tires to be more efficient at radiating heat and the tires will run cooler, building up less hot tire pressure. In…
…my winter / snow tires on?" The basic guideline is to change your tires when the average temperature gets into the 40 degree Fahrenheit range. Doing so will help maximize your snow tire's treadlife and ensure you're prepared for an early winter storm. A winter tire's tread depth is…
…just a little behind. Similar tests were performed on our track when ambient temperatures were in the upper 30°F range to replicate conditions found during the winter season, with both the Michelin and Pirelli tires leading the way. When all the results were examined, the numbers proved that the…
…Friend Tire Tech: Storing Performance Summer Tires in Cold Temperatures Like the motorsports tires they have evolved from, all Extreme Performance Summer performance category tires feature constructions and compounds that have been tuned to maximize traction and performance within a range of…
…State Tire Fees Collected by Tire Rack Storing Performance Summer Tires in Cold Temperatures Storing Tires Time to Re-Tire Your Truck's Spare Tire Tire & Wheel Owner's Manual Tire & Wheel Package Ride Uniformity Confirmation Tire / Rim Protectors Tire Aging: Part #1 Tire Aging: Part #2 Tire And…
…State Tire Fees Collected by Tire Rack Storing Performance Summer Tires in Cold Temperatures Storing Tires Time to Re-Tire Your Truck's Spare Tire Tire & Wheel Owner's Manual Tire & Wheel Package Ride Uniformity Confirmation Tire / Rim Protectors Tire Aging: Part #1 Tire Aging: Part #2 Tire And…
…freezing or near-freezing temperatures. The benefits using these tires are twofold. First, drivers get an increase in snow and ice traction, but unlike a Studless Ice & Snow tire, where you are keenly aware you are driving on a winter tire, Performance Winter / Snow tires maintain much of the…
…received the tire in stock (along with freezing temperatures in Indiana) to complete a full test on our track, my initial impressions were very favorable. It was composed, stable under lateral cornering load and had the grip level expected of an Extreme Performance Summer tire. The tire was also…
…it is winter and you are stuck and need to develop some tire spin, you may not be able too!* Winter time is when your tires are at the greatest risk of tire pressure loss. Air is not only slowly leaking, it is compressing with temperature change! That is the time when you need your TPMS system…
…Friend Tire Tech: Storing Track & Competition DOT Tires in Cold Temperatures Like the motorsports tires they have evolved from, all Track & Competition DOT performance category tires feature constructions and compounds that have been tuned to maximize traction and performance within a range of…
…procedures will help slow the process compared to taking no precautions at all. Related Links * Breaking in Your Tires * Checking Tire Inflation Pressure * Storing Performance Summer Tires in Cold Temperatures * Storing Track & Competition DOT Tires in Cold Temperatures * Tire Rotation Instructions
…in wet conditions versus other tires in its category. With 25 different sizes ranging between 14" to 18" to choose from, the Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec is a great option in the Extreme Performance Summer category. Shop by vehicle to see which tire works best for your vehicle.
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