…summer or all-season tires. A summer tire, like the Bridgestone RE760 Sport, will perform better in dry road cornering and braking than an all-season tire. Summer tires also perform well in the rain; wet traction isn’t an exclusive all-season characteristic. Because it rains in summer, summer…
…than others. If you live in 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…
…"Air Pressure vs. Wet Performance." If you live in a warm climate and need the best wet traction, definitely consider a summer tire. Regardless of where you are or what type of tire you have, if rain is in the forecast make sure that your tread depth and tire inflation are up to spec.
…Why Tire Rack? Length: (01:09) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020: Yokohama ADVAN A052 Category: Tires Length: (01:36) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240) Category: Tires Length: (01:51) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020:…
…favorite tires in the Max Performance Summer category is the Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position. This tire has been a long time front runner in the category and is currently in second place only to the Michelin Pilot Super Sport in our Tire Survey Results. In these rankings, the tire receives…
…the appropriate tire width that ensures adequate load capacity. Maintaining the tire's overall diameter helps maintain accurate speed data going into the computer. Do I Need Summer Tires, Winter Tires, All-Season Tires? Do you drive your car only in sunshine, or also through rain and snow? Do you…
…that provides excellent capabilities in both summer and winter conditions. The Continental ExtremeContact DWS was, for many years, one of the favorite tires in that category, especially because of its prowess in the snow. The new entrant in that line continues in that tradition. Continental's…
…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 Touring All-Season: Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring Ultra High Performance Summer:…
If you live in an area that gets a lot of rain or if your current tires just don't move through water, you may want to consider a new tire that resists hydroplaning. What is hydroplaning? It occurs when one or more of your tires are lifted from the road by the water trapped beneath it. If you drive…
…around or in the spring rains and summer driving trips. My all-season tires handle the wet conditions well, ride quietly and smoothly down the road. Both tires work well in the intended road conditions. Switching summer to winter or winter to summer is also a good time to rotate tires as well. Just…
…Fantastic tire in the rain. Tire at speed is rock solid! Buy these tires. They will impress you." — Tire Rack Consumer Review, Lexus GS400, CA "These tires stick like glue! The braking performance is insane too. I even got caught in light snow and they were surprisingly good in the…
…Winter tires and wheels may be one of the most economical purchases you can make. We have excellent prices on tires, alloy wheels, steel wheels and complete Winter Tire & Wheel Packages. Using winter tires will extend the life of your summer tires. The summer tires won't "wear out" sitting in the…
…snow, in the rain or over the potholes. It helps us rest assured that our Volvo tires will satisfy your individual need for control on the roads that you face. For example: This 2008 S80 T6 features a tire size of 255/35ZR-19. We installed the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. It's a Max Performance Summer…
…Why Tire Rack? Length: (01:09) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020: Yokohama ADVAN A052 Category: Tires Length: (01:36) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020: Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Connect (240) Category: Tires Length: (01:51) Testing Extreme Performance Summer Tires 2020:…
…a full day of testing at Conti's test facility in Uvalde TX, and learned quite a bit ! Here's some highlights; * Conti's new ExtremeContact DW (High performance summer compound) held its own against the Michelin Pilot Sport and Pirelli P Zero. Tire features a unique wear indicator that lets you know…
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