A tire's most important job is to carry the load required of it, and the load range/ply rating branded on the tire's sidewall indicates how much load the tire is designed to carry (at a specific pressure). Whenever changing tire sizes or from one tire type to another, it's important to ensure...
Why do we change our tires and wheels? Aside from necessity, most of us do it for performance, comfort and style. But to be sure our tires are performing properly and that we're rolling comfortably and in style, we'll need to correctly install our new tires and wheels. Here's a few tips from us...
Proper wheel installation requires the wheel-attaching hardware (lug nuts or bolts) be tightened to the recommended torque specification for the vehicle make, model and year. Torque specifications are usually found in the vehicle's owner's manual.* Proper torque requires using the correct...
We want our vehicle's brake system to offer smooth, quiet braking capabilities under a wide range of temperature and road conditions. We don't want brake-generated noise and dust annoying us during our daily driving. To accommodate this, brake friction materials have evolved significantly...
Slotted, drilled or dimpled rotors offered as OEM replacements should not be considered appropriate for high-speed track use. While grooved, drilled and slotted rotors offer an enhanced appearance and add some resistance to the boundary layer of gasses that can build up between the pad and...
Premium Most Original Equipment and O.E. level Premium pads are designed to offer a blend of stopping power, low noise and dust, and low cost. Most vehicles leave the factory with organic or semi-metallic brake pads, while a growing list of vehicles have ceramic pads as Original Equipment....
Enhance Your Vehicle's Appearance and Braking PerformanceThe Tire Rack now offers a full range of brake rotors from Original Equipment replacement rotors to slotted, dimpled and/or drilled sport rotors. Whether you are looking to enhance your vehicle's performance and/or its appearance, one of...
Deep cryogenic treating is a one-time, homogenous process that permanently and dramatically improves the performance and useful life of metals in everything from brake rotors and performance engines to machine tools and gun barrels. Using a proprietary computer-controlled process, the metal is...
Besides Shorter Stopping Distance, What Else Would You Improve about the Way Your Brakes Perform? Reduce the amount of ugly black brake dust that appears on your wheels? Reduce or eliminate that annoying squeal as you pull up to the toll booth? Reduce the amount of pedal pressure required...
Brake system upgrades are a popular performance enhancement. Whether it's to improve the appearance of your vehicle after installing open-spoke wheels, to improve stopping ability on the track or to shorten stopping distance for safety's sake, many brake upgrades result in a larger brake system...
Brakes Are a Safety Critical Part of a Motor Vehicle Brake components should be installed by a competent mechanic in a professional manner. Any incorrect installation of brake components can cause a major safety problem or an accident. If you are not a competent and qualified mechanic you...
What Brake Pads, Brake Rotors or Brake Systems Are Best for You and Your Vehicle? How do you choose what brakes you need? What fits your needs most appropriately? The answer is one only you can provide. You live with your vehicle everyday, and rely on it to transport you from work or school,...
How do you judge a vehicle's performance? Is it the ability to accelerate from 0-60 mph corner at over 1.0g or brake from 60-0 mph? Obviously while acceleration is exciting and cornering is fun...most of the time the ability to stop is most important! Performance isn't just about speed...it's...
One of the last sights drivers want to see when they are getting ready to drive their vehicle is a flat tire. They realize that in addition to the immediate inconvenience of having to install their spare tire, they will have to get the punctured tire repaired. And if their tire is a steel...
While the Tire Rack tries to keep tire costs as low as possible, price is often a consideration when purchasing tires. Even with high fuel costs, it seems less agonizing to fill the tank with fuel than invest in a set of new tires. Why is it that the price of fuel seems relatively inexpensive...
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