Tire Stopping Distance

…average of 53.6 feet to stop the Civic. The Studless Ice & Snow tires provided more grip and actually squealed against the ice whenever the ABS activated, bringing the car to a stop in an average of 35.1 feet (34% improvement). Their 18.5 feet shorter stopping distance was over a car length…

…Panic Stopping: How Much Tread Depth Do You Need? (03:42) Category: Tires 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 those…

…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…

…less noticeable and less likely to stick to the wheels. Consequently, wheels and tires maintain a cleaner appearance longer. Ceramic pads meet or exceed all original equipment standards for durability, stopping distance and noise. According to durability tests, ceramic compounds extend brake life…

…traction provided by your tires. Anti-lock braking systems help prevent locking your tires and skidding by selectively releasing pressure and pumping the brakes. So while your anti-lock brake system helps maintain steering control and directional stability, your stopping distances may be longer. On…

…Ice & Snow tires have been shown to stop a vehicle traveling at only 30 miles per hour an average of 35 feet shorter on ice than popular all-season radials...a distance of about two car lengths! * Products * Videos Bridgestone Winter / Snow Tires Which Bridgestone winter / snow tires are available…

…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 ...

…of a tire's performance, essential for accident avoidance and occupant safety. The difference in braking distance between new A-rated and G-rated tires could be as much as 30%. For a passenger car travelling at 50 mph (80kph), that can mean up to 85 foot (18m) shorter stopping distance in the…

…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…

…of stop and go traffic, towing or the addition of a larger Tire & Wheel Package. Light truck-/SUV-specific products are designed to meet the unique demands put on brakes during towing or carrying heavy loads. For example, brake pads designed specifically for these conditions can reduce stopping…

…as possible, as a slick tire does in racing. Conversely for wet conditions, it's necessary for tires to use patterned blocks and ridges to evacuate water and break up the surface film, allowing the rubber to grip the pavement to improve wet road handling and stopping distances. Michelin is committed…