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...
A flat tire can be one of a driver's most inconvenient circumstances. But is there a silver lining? Can the tire be repaired? The answer is yes, depending upon the type of damage and how quickly you realize your tire has a problem. After safely and carefully pulling off the roadway, locating...
Driving at high speeds certainly helps make a trip go faster; just ask any driver who has gone "flat out" on the German Autobahn. However, with the exception of events like the Silver State Classic's Open Road Rally or a driver's school on a racetrack, it's difficult to find a place that allows...
Tires are subjected to one of the harshest environments experienced by any consumer product. In addition to being stretched millions of times as they roll through their life, tires are exposed to acid rain, brake dust, harsh chemicals and direct sunlight, as well as summer's heat and winter's...
Electric vehicles are fast becoming the automotive reality. To combat global warming and reduce greenhouse gases, automakers have begun to prioritize electric vehicle design and production, increasing demand. In the future, a move to electric for new vehicle sales seems likely — and nearly...
KONIKONI article reprinted with permission. It's easy to think of a powerful engine to make a car fast, but ultimately the car is connected to the ground by the small contact patches of the tires. We must optimize tire grip through the cars suspension to go faster. When the car accelerates,...
For wheel designs that require special tire mounting attention. While size designations for tires (i.e., 245/40R18) and wheels (18x8) confirm matching (18-inch) bead seat diameters, measuring a wheel's overall diameter from the top edge of one flange to the other 180-degrees away will reveal...
Can you? Or, should you? The simple answer is — no you shouldn't. Summer performance tires are simply not designed for near- or below-freezing temperatures. Here's a quick explanation of why. Summer performance tiresSummer performance tires feature tread rubber compounds engineered to provide...
The table below suggests tire inflation pressures for competitive driving. Tires should be reset to normal inflation pressures when returned to the street. These recommendations should be used as a starting point. Pressure can be adjusted to match the driver's preferences. Adjust pressure in 2...
Auxiliary driving and fog lights are intended for use solely as auxiliary lighting. They are not intended to be used for headlight purposes, nor are they certified for headlight usage. Auxiliary lights are designed to improve visibility during night time driving and inclement weather. Auxiliary...
"Check and adjust first thing in the morning...before rising ambient temperatures, the sun's radiant heat or even driving short distances temporarily warms the tires." Maintenance Tips to Increase Tire Performance, Life and DurabilityCheck and Adjust First Thing In The Morning. Set according to...
One of a tire's primary tasks is to carry the weight of the vehicle. But anyone who's ever had a flat tire knows that the tire doesn't really carry the load...the inflation pressure inside it does! Using the correct inflation pressureinflation pressure not only provides the appropriate load...
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