Tires
Nokian Tyres Sets New 208.6 MPH Top Speed on Ice Record
Winter is something the Finns do well. Apparently, they also do it fast.
Best Fuel-Saving Tires List Released by Consumer Reports
Can a set of tires really help you save on fuel? The answer is yes, and thanks to the folks at Consumer Reports we have a complete list of which tires do the most.
Under the Hood: How Much Air Should I Put In My Tires?
Enough is good so even more must be better, right? That may be true when it comes to dessert and lottery winnings, but it’s not the case with tires. Extra air pressure can be both dangerous and damaging.
Under the Hood – What Does the Writing On My Tires Mean?
The average motorist doesn’t give them a second thought, but tires are mission-critical components. They’re as important to cars and trucks as spacesuits are to astronauts. Without them you literally couldn’t drive anywhere.
‘Discolor Tyre’ Turns Orange When Tread is Gone
Gimmickry drapes over the auto industry these days like Snuggies on impulsive Christmas shoppers. Sometimes they’re useful, but in other cases, it’s too much bull to bear.
13 Percent of Vehicles Have at least One Bald Tire: Study
A survey conducted by the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) has revealed that 13 percent of vehicles on the road today have at least one bald tire.
Why Your Next Set of Tires May be Made from Weeds
When it comes to the auto industry, oil isn’t the only thing imported from foreign countries and subject to supply issues and price spikes. The same is true of the rubber in your car’s tires, though a solution could lie in a simple, resilient weed that grows freely across the American southwest.
Bridgestone Exhibits Sustainable Tire Concept
Tires have been filling up landfills for years and using up natural resources which cannot be replaced, a process that will be changed if Bridgestone’s new sustainable tires can gain some market share.
2013 Hyundai Veloster Gets Summer Tires as Option
Tires can make all the difference when it comes to performance, which is why Hyundai will offer a summer tire option on it’s compact Veloster.
2015 Toyota Prius Cuts Weight, Improves Efficiency
The Toyota Prius is the best-selling hybrid in the world and the brand is ensuring the next generation has even better fuel economy to keep that title alive.
Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them
Maybe you’ve been in this situation: stuck on the side of a road, a punctured tire needing to be changed out for the spare one in the trunk. You have a pair of options, do you choose to change the tire yourself, or do you call for roadside assistance. Both options can take a while…
Tire Sidewalls Explained in Video by Yokohama
Tires might not seem that complicated. But when it comes to buying a new set, there’s a lot to consider: width, sidewall height and load carrying capacity and more.
Bridgestone Custom Colored Tires Announced
Bridgestone announced a development in tire printing technology last month that allows new stylistic possibilities. White-wall tires and white lettering harken back to cars with cranks, though neither the tires nor the cars are common today. Bridgestone wanted to change that by finding a solution for bright designs printed onto the sidewall of tires that…
Win A Set Of Tires Or A Dodge Durango In The Toyo Tires Sweepstakes
Is it time to pick up a new set of tires for your vehicle? Wouldn’t you rather win a set than have to buy four new tires? Here’s your chance – Toyo Tires is giving away a set of tires every week for the next 17 weeks, as well as the grand prize of a…
Win a $500 Discount Tire Gift Card for Completing the AutoGuide, J.D. Power Survey
Want to win $500 towards a set of tires? You could be the lucky winner of a Discount Tire voucher for 500 big ones just be filling out a survey being put on by AutoGuide.com and J.D. Power. The AutoGuide Audience Survey will ask questions regarding how social media and other online tools help…
Canadian Tire’s New Online Store Comes With Help Me Choose Feature
Those Canadians have to put a lot of thought into their tires. Seasonal weather conditions alone are enough to make their heads spin. So how do they pick a tire that’s right for their car? Well, the crafty Canucks at Canadian Tire just made the process a whole lot easier with its online tire store…
Is Lamborghini Building A 250 MPH Aventador?
It looks as though Lamborghini maybe working on a very fast Aventador prototype. Spy shots have been taken of an Aventador sporting camouflage, fitted with Bugatti Veyron rims and tires. The only other explanation is that Bugatti is preparing to use the Aventador’s platform for a new supercar of its own but this is quite…
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…
Kumho Tire Drive App Will Get You Racing Online, For Free
Another tire game rolls onto the iPhone. Get your engine revving with Kumho Tire Drive. Kumho Tire USA is behind this free multicar racing game application for fans of speed. The Kumho Tire Drive game puts you behind the wheel of a supercar outfitted with Kumho tires. You take on curvy city streets, as well…
New Continental Tire Racing App Includes The Chance to Win a PlayStation 3
How did we ever amuse ourselves while on the subway, standing in line or just killing time at work before the iPhone came along? It doesn’t matter, because there’s another game you can play while fighting boredom on the go – the ContiTireRace. The free app from Continental is the first tire game that can…
California To Mandate Tire Pressure Checks To Reduce Emissions, Score One For The Nanny State
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has mandated that vehicle tire pressures must be checked during routine service and in line with the recommended factory settings. The initiative comes as part of a bid to cut down on under-inflated tires, which use more fuel and by extension, emit more greenhouse gases. While the law was…
BFGoodrich Tires Launches “Bolt On” Ad Campaign Inspired by the Animal Kingdom [video]
BFGoodrich Tires, a company well known for its innovative and action-packed TV commercials, has drawn inspiration from the animal kingdom for its latest “Bolt On” ad campaign. As you’ll see in the video (after the jump), in the first installment it’s the grip of a tree frog that’s used to illustrate BFG’s point about bolting…
Donk-Mobile Shreds Really Expensive Tires, Still Fails [video]
For those unfamiliar with the “Donk, Box, and Bubble” trend, here’s a quick tutorial. Donk: A late 1970’s coupe or convertible, generally a GM product, such as a Monte Carlo or Cutlass Coupe, lifted, on hilariously oversized wheels. Box: A mid-1980’s Chevrolet Caprice, lifted, on hilariously oversized wheels. Bubble: A 1990’s Chevrolet Caprice, lifted, on…
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…
