…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…
…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…
…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…
…utilizing the vehicle's available space. And finally, the weight of the spare tire, wheel, jack and tools reduce fuel economy throughout the vehicle's life. Sure, it may not be detectable on any one tank of fuel, but a 50-pound spare tire, wheel, jack and tools can reduce the vehicle's fuel economy…
…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…
…winter started? Tire Rack has many options available that can be delivered in one to three business days. For consumers who need maximum snow traction, consider tires from the Studless Ice and Snow category. These tires provide supreme snow and ice traction without using winter tire studs. Are you…
…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 ...
…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…
…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,…
…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…
…the same engineering that has powered 13 consecutive victories at 24 Hours of Le Mans * Pilot Super Sport tires are comparatively light, with weight savings of up to 10% when compared to tires of similar dimensions. * Superior performance at very high speeds and in wet conditions Bridgestone Potenza…
…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…
…four snow tires will help give your car or light truck the easy mobility you want this winter while your "summer" tires and wheels wait for more fun in spring. Advanced Sorting Clear Apply weighting to categories important to you. Leave all characteristics unranked to apply equal weighting across…
…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…
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