Tire Squirm

…tread squirm will be avoided. Heat buildup will be managed and rolling resistance will be appropriate. Proper tire inflation pressure also stabilizes the tire's structure, blending the tire's responsiveness, traction and handling. "Correct tire inflation pressure allows drivers to experience tire…

…helps to reduce tread squirm and heat buildup on the outside shoulder. The inboard side usually features smaller independent tread blocks to aid wet and/or winter traction when driving straight ahead. Tires featuring asymmetric tread patterns allow using multiple tire rotation patterns. Directional…

…his tires will tell you, low tread depth tires respond more quickly. Don't be surprised if your new tires are a little slower to respond (even if you use the exact same tire as before). Their new, full depth brings with it a little more tread squirm until they wear down. "...your new tires require…

…Full-Treaded Tires Generate More Rolling Resistance Than Shallow-Treaded, Worn Tires Tire rolling resistance gradually drops by about 20% during the life of a tire as the tread wears from its original molded depth to worn out. This can be attributed to the reduction in tread mass and rubber squirm,…

…characteristics. New winter tires begin with deeper tread depths and more open tread designs than the tires used during the rest of the year. While the extra tread depth allows new winter tires to provide more traction in deep snow, it also contributes to more tread squirm and drivers may notice a…

…tire's tread profile will usually result in a slight increase in the width of the tire's contact patch, putting a little more rubber on the road. The resulting shallower tread depths reduce the tire's slip angle, increasing its responsiveness and cornering power by minimizing tread block squirm.…

…XRV radial uses a cool-running tread compound molded into a shallow, stable tread design to reduce heat for greater durability and reduced squirm for improved handling. Wide, see-through grooves promote efficient drainage to resist hydroplaning and improve traction on wet surfaces while…

…XRV radial uses a cool-running tread compound molded into a shallow, stable tread design to reduce heat for greater durability and reduced squirm for improved handling. Wide, see-through grooves promote efficient drainage to resist hydroplaning and improve traction on wet surfaces while…