Tire Stopping Distance

…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…

…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…

…nearly worn out tires sacrifice too much wet traction, we compared the stopping distances of new tires to those with 4/32" and 2/32" tread depth. The Tire Rack's test results might surprise you! Read the Full Test Report. Tire Rack TV Ad - From Your Couch Category: Why Tire Rack? Length: (00:30)…

…results in shorter stopping distances that can make the difference between coming to a safe stop versus causing an accident. Like suspension components, there are several parts that work together in your vehicle's braking system that can be upgraded to increase stopping power. Upgrading your…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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…

…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 ...

…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…