Tire Pull

…vehicle pull becomes more severe, the defective tire is isolated to the tire that was rotated to the front of the car. * If the pulling does not change, the defective tire is isolated to the rear tire that was not rotated. A tire diagnosed as a pulling tire is a manufacturer's defect. The tire is…

…your alignment. If everything is a-OK, then you'll need to diagnose the tires. There is a very specific way in which that can be done, and you can do it at home by rotating your tires accordingly. Read "Diagnosing Tire Pull" in our library of Tire Tech articles for detailed instructions.

…that was not rotated. A tire diagnosed as a pulling tire is a manufacturer's defect. The tire is covered under warranty only during the first 25% of tread wear. The defect is caused by the belts being incorrectly aligned during manufacture. The following steps must be used to isolate a pulling tire.

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One of the most common issues we hear about is wheel vibrations after new tires and aftermarket alloy wheels are installed. More often than not, the vibrations are caused by little washers attached to the brake rotor or brake drum. These locking washers are called stud clips. These are found mostly…

…when talking about a tire? Some say "yes" some say "no". If you look at the way in which a tire achieves such status you can make a valid argument for either answer. I think the issue is not, if a tire is 'historic' but, the circumstances which lead a given tire to be placed in a…

…the tire pressure and pulled the spare tire out and you were ready to race. Things are so different now in the premier racing series. However many of us still live out that dream through autocross competition and track events on the weekend. Even at Tire Rack when I work my summer Saturdays I pull…

…(ST) designated tires help reduce trailer sway. "Trailers will be more stable and pull better on tires designed specifically for trailer use. Since Special Trailer (ST) tires are constructed with heavier duty materials, they are tougher than typical passenger vehicle tires." Also consider that…

Today's tires are better than ever before, but even with the advances of modern technology, the basic trade-off between traction and treadwear still exists. Here at Tire Rack we get to test tires at both ends of the spectrum, from 100,000 mile-rated tires (Hankook Optimo H727) to tires that can pull…

…Midwest. In addition to affecting the treadlife of your tires, severely grooved or uneven road surfaces can be detrimental to your car's ability to track properly. This phenomenon is referred to as tramlining. Not to be confused with tire pull which is typically related to the vehicle. Any vehicle…

…to carefully pull over to the side of the road. Members of the Tire Rack team had the chance to experience tire blowouts at highway speeds at Michelin's Laurens Proving Grounds. Tire after tire was sacrificed as participants were allowed to drive vehicles fitted with tires rigged with explosives…

…vehicle to abruptly pull towards the puddle. The speed at which a tire hydroplanes is a function of water depth, vehicle speed, vehicle weight, tire width, tread depth and tread design. It depends on how much water has to be removed, how much weight is pressing down on the tires and how efficient…

…Colorado and it does GREAT in the snow" -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2008 Subaru Legacy "In a West Michigan winter with several snowstorms, I had excellent traction, and the confidence these tires would pull me through." -- Tire Rack Consumer Review, 2007 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro…