Tire Stopping Distance

…We evaluated stopping traction by measuring how many feet it took to come to a complete stop from 10 mph. The limited ice traction of the summer tires caused the car's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) to work overtime and they took about 47' to stop. While the all-season tires relied less on…

…tires make, we conduct straight-line braking tests to accurately measure panic stopping distances. We stabilize the speed at 50 miles per hour and hit the brakes hard enough to engage the anti-lock braking system and bring the vehicle to a complete stop. We run multiple stops on each tire and use a…

…slightly shorter stopping distances, while Kumho's offering had just a hair more wet cornering grip. For a complete recap of our test, take a look at "Testing the Newest Extreme Performance Summer Tires: Witnessing the Evolution of the Species." All of these tires are excellent entries…

…not stop in as short a distance on wet roads. In order to confirm how much wet traction worn tires sacrifice, members of the Tire Rack team measured the stopping distances from 70 mph (the typical speed limit of U.S. Interstate highways) with vehicles equipped with sets of new tires and compared…

…Tires Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Email Page to a Friend Tires are usually considered legally worn out when they reach 2/32" of remaining tread depth. Concerned that nearly worn out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to…

…air loss due to a puncture. Tires in sizes used for staggered fitments are optimized to meet the specific performance requirements of front or rear axle positions.* The ContiSportContact 5P SSR is designed to deliver steering precision,cornering stability and short stopping distances in dry ...

…slip angle. When it came to wet traction, I thought the tire was far superior in both braking and cornering. To me, the biggest improvement in this tire was its improved braking feel and noticeable decrease in stopping distance. The tire is as good as advertised as it's been chosen by the Ford…

…makes the tire unsafe for future use. For detailed information on repairable and non-repairable punctures, read "Flat Tire Repairs - Past the Point of No Return." If you hope to save the tire, stop immediately when you have a flat as long as it's safe to do so. If the tire looks like…

…environment, they are still appropriate for some spirited drivers. Ceramic pads meet or exceed all Original Equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life compared to most other semi-metallic and organic materials…

If you've already upgraded to performance tires, the next step to improve the handling of your vehicle is to upgrade to a better suspension set-up. Typically, the most cost-effective way to do this is to replace your vehicle's Original Equipment springs with a set of performance lowering…

…the right rubber compound. Tire Rack has performed many tests in both the snow and on the ice to help customers see the difference in traction levels between winter / snow and all-season tires. In every case, the dedicated snow tire was able to stop in a shorter distance and turn in a tighter radius…