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Continental Recalls Tires on F-Series Pickups
Continental said in a letter to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, that the affected tires, if overloaded or under inflated, could cause the belt edges to separate and the tread to become detached from the tire.
Nokian Tires Set New Ice Speed Record: Audi Bests Bentley
A few weeks ago, Bentley announced that it had set a world speed record on ice in their Continental Supersports. The modified convertible hit 205.48 mph on a Finnish lakebed, which is no trifling speed. Now, obscure tire manufacturer Nokian has announced that they have bested that record by one mph, with their own special…
Need to Know What Tire Pressure You Should be Running? There’s an App for That
Yes we know, there seems to be an app for everything these days, but TyreSafe’s contribution to the ever-growing iPhone App Store is a nice freebie. You can simply install the app to your phone, enter in your vehicle’s information and it’ll let you know the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tire settings in both psi and…
2011 Ford Mustang DUB Edition Package More Than Just Bling; Priced at $3,599
The all new 2011 Ford Mustang is already receiving plenty of praise and acclaim out there on the market, bringing performance and style at an affordable price. And Ford has taken some notes at other successful manufacturers out there by looking to unleash several special edition Ford Mustangs to the public. One of these has…
Yokohama Offers Tips on Buying SUV and Truck Tires [video]
If you’re looking to buy tires for your SUV or truck, but don’t know what to look for, you’re in luck. The third installment of Yokohama’s Tire Tips video series has just been released and focuses on SUV and truck tires. Hosted off-road racing champions Cameron and Heidi Steele, the “how to choose a truck/SUV…
Europe Up in Arms Over Tire Pressure Monitors
At present a number of vehicles on sale in Europe are available with TPMS systems, but so far, based on market research, there appears to be only small numbers of customers opting for them.
Bridgestone Announces Safety Scholars Video Finalists: Vote for Your Favorite
Bridgestone has just announce the finalists in its annual Safety Scholars Teen Driver Video Contest and as always, we’re seriously impressed. The 10 finalists were picked from 1,375 videos submitted by 16 to 21 year-olds from across the U.S., all with the message to drive safe. It’s no surprise that distracted driving was the main…
How to Read a Tire Sidewall; Latest Installment in Yokohama’s Tire Tips Series [video]
Are you tired of not knowing anything about your tires? Then it’s a good thing that Yokohama Tire Corporation has just release the second installment of Tire Tips. A series of short educational videos designed to help consumers learn more about tires, Tire Tips has already covered the importance of properly inflated tires, and is…
Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Launches Driver Shootout
If you’re a weekend racer dreaming of moving up to a Pro series, here’s your chance. Thanks to the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge and BFGoodrich Tires, you could win a seat in a Mustang Challenge race simply by entering their contest at http://mustangchallenge.com/drivershootout/ The Mustang Challenge Driver Shootout will put one driver behind the wheel…
BFGoodrich to Award SCCA Nationals Winners With a Seat Behind the Wheel at the Baja 1000
BFGoodrich Tires has long had a passion for racing, both on the tarmac and in the dirt. In a unique move linking their on-road and off-road interests, BFG has just announced an expanded contingency program for five classes in the 2010 Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) National Championship Runoffs. This program offers SCCA competitors the…
Consumer Reports Finds Out Which Tires Offer More Fuel Savings
You’ll do anything to save money when filling up your vehicle, and you’ve even made sure that your tires are always properly inflated. But have you ever wondered what brand of tire will actually save you the most money when it comes to filling up? Consumer Reports did, and that’s why they decided to take…
Yokohoma Pumps Up Tire Safety Week With 6-Part Video Series
To help promote Tire Safety Week (which is on right now), Yokohama Tire Corporation has released a series of short educational videos on its website and YouTube. To start things off with a bang, the first video features off-road racing champion and TV commentator Cameron Steele discussing the importance of properly inflated tires. “Consumer awareness…
Toyo Tires Launches iPhone/iPod Touch Tire Fitment Guide
A first in the tire industry, Toyo Tires has just released an online tire fitment guide that’s compatible with the iPhone and iPod Touch. The guide includes information on proper tire sizes, inflation pressures and premium replacement products. The Tire Finder program — located at http://tirefinder.toyotires.com/ — recognizes an iPhone or iPod Touch and formats…
Subaru Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 Brings New Meaning To The Term “Unholy Alliance”
British racing outfit Cosworth (calling them a tuner would be insulting) has a history of building some absolutely mental performance hatches, most famously the Ford Escort RS Cosworth, which had to be built on a seperate, rear-drive platform to accommodate the lofty goals set out for it. Now Cosworth has turned their attention to the already potent…
Wretched Excess: Hennessey HPE1000 Combines Camaro Styling, 1,000 Horsepower
If you want the performance of a Bugatti Veyron in an all-American package (that’s one tenth the price), look no further than Hennessey Performance Engineering’s HPE1000, a $65,000 upgrade for the Chevrolet Camaro SS. The stock 6.2L LS3 engine is discarded in favor of a 7.0L LSX variant, and a complete twin-turbocharger system is installed….
Spring For All-Seasons, Tips for Changing Your Tires
Spring means a lot of things. Cleaning your home from top to bottom. Putting the parkas away until the next snow fall. Switching over from the furnace to air conditioning. But one thing you may not have thought of is taking off your winter tires and putting on the all-seasons. You may be tempted to…
Kia Forte Koup SX-R to Test Canadian Market First
The sub-$20,000.00 2010 Kia Forte Koup has made quite the splash amongst the younger demographics with its attractive price tag and 2.4L 173-hp engine. Its attractive, stylish yet aggressive lines clearly make a statement that Kia has stepped up to the plate to play ball, capturing a market that used to be almost exclusive to…
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Nitto Tires VW Scirocco
Interestingly enough, Nitto Tires in Japan turned towards a VW for its main display vehicle. The new VW Scirocco is definitely attractive in its own rights. Sporting KW Suspension and displaying Nitto’s NT05 rubber, this Scirocco is one of the cleanest we’ve seen yet worldwide. GALLERY: Nitto Tires VW Scirocco
Tokyo Auto Salon 2010: Toyo Tires IS-F
Showing off Toyo Tires’ Proxes C1S rubber was a Lexus IS-F sporting a very innovative vinyl wrap. From far the car looked to be a matte silver, but up close the wrap has a brushed aluminum theme. Another interesting piece to this IS-F was the Hamann styling. Famous for tuning European automobiles, it seems as…
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