…OE tires. For the most part, today's vehicles are lighter, more fuel-efficient and more responsive than those built a decade ago. This has caused corresponding reductions in tire weight and rolling resistance, while enhancing the tire's handling capabilities. Unfortunately even the best tires are…
…wheel and tire combinations that are significantly heavier than the vehicle's Original Equipment (O.E.) tires and wheels. This increase in weight can lead to longer stopping distances, as well as increased suspension and brake wear. Here's How We Do It! We select O.E. equivalent tire diameters and…
…15 wheel weights were used on his 19" BMW wheel and tire package. Is 15 weights too many? Let's find out. * Each stick-on weight is a quarter of an ounce * 15 weights on one wheel = 3.75 ounces * 19x8.5 wheel weight = 27.5 pounds * 235/35R19 tire = 24.0 pounds * Total package weight = 51.5…
…tire weight on performance, comfort and feel, the Tire Rack Team conducted a Ride & Drive comparing a BMW 3 Series equipped with its Original Equipment (16") wheels and tires in order to establish a comfort and handling baseline, to a second BMW 3 Series equipped with Plus One (17") wheels and tires…
…Tires Since heat and exposure to the elements are the important factors that influence a tire's aging process, drivers can prolong their tire's life by minimizing their impact. Here are some tips for storing tires that will not be used continuously. * Don't store a vehicle with weight on its tires…
…vehicle weight compared to using full-size spare tires and wheels. In the event of a flat tire due to a puncture, cut, road hazard, accident or blowout, T121 spare tires are designed to help drivers regain temporary mobility. Like all Temporary/Compact Spare tires, Kumho T121 spare tires are…
…a Friend Tire Tech: Tire Specs Explained: Maximum Load Maximum Load A tire's maximum load is the most weight the tire is designed to carry. Since a tire's load carrying capacity is related to the tire's size and how much inflation pressure is actually used, maximum loads are rated with the tire…
…tire developed for the drivers of crossovers, sport utility vehicles and prestigious pickups.The Ecoimpact* icons on the sidewall of the Scorpion Verde All Season highlightits environmental compatibility where it reduces rolling resistance and tire weight, compared to Pirelli's previous CUV/SUV tire…
…tire developed for the drivers of crossovers, sport utility vehicles and prestigious pickups.The Ecoimpact* icons on the sidewall of the Scorpion Verde All Season highlightits environmental compatibility where it reduces rolling resistance and tire weight, compared to Pirelli's previous CUV/SUV tire…
…to be derived. Reduced Unsprung Weight Compared to Steel Wheels This is one of the most critical factors affecting a vehicle's road holding ability. Unsprung weight is that portion of a vehicle that is not supported by the suspension (i.e. wheels, tires and brakes) and therefore, most susceptible…
…allow vehiclemanufacturers to increase available trunk space and reduce overallvehicle weight compared to using full-size spare tires and wheels. CST 17tires can help drivers temporarily regain mobility in the event of aflat tire due to a puncture, cut, road hazard, accident orblowout. Like all ...
…space and reduce overallvehicle weight compared to using full-size spare tires and wheels.Convenience Spare tires can help drivers temporarily regain mobility inthe event of a flat tire due to a puncture, cut, road hazard, accidentor blowout.Like all Temporary/Compact Spare tires, theConvenience ...
…driver's weight on the suspension angles. The primary static suspension angles that need to be measured and adjusted are caster, camber, toe and thrust angle. Here's a definition of each angle and its influence on a vehicle and its tires. Camber The camber angle identifies how far the tire slants…
…that they demand their suppliers develop low rolling resistance tires to be used as Original Equipment on their new vehicles. In order to meet these demands, these tires are often designed with a priority on reducing weight and rolling resistance and are molded with slightly thinner sidewalls,…
…tire size can get complicated, especially if you decide to upgrade from your vehicle's Original Equipment size. The expert sales team at the Tire Rack is always ready to offer performance and fitment advice. Call 888-541-1777. A tire's first requirement is that it must be able to carry the weight of…
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