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...
With PIAA Silicone Ceramic Wiper Prior to wiper use, prepare windshield according to the instructions included in the Windshield Preparation Kit. Run blades "dry" for 5 minutes to complete windshield preparation. This spreads initial silicone coating on the...
Use our Tire Service/Maintenance Record (PDF) to log tire rotations, seasonal tire changeovers and tire-related vehicle services. This type of record is often helpful if warranty consideration is ever necessary.Download the Tire Service/Maintenance Record (PDF) In December, 2014, the White...
Continental has developed a ContiForceContact "care and feeding" brochure to help drivers get the best performance out of their tires. Download the ContiForceContact Care and Maintenance Guide (PDF)
While rubber's physical and chemical properties make it an ideal raw material to use in the production of pneumatic tires, extreme and/or long-term exposure to cold, heat, ozone, oxygen and sunlight will eventually rob rubber of its elasticity. This means all tires will eventually age out, even...
BFGoodrich has developed a g-Force R1, g-Force R1 S and g-Force Rival "care and feeding" brochure to help drivers get the best performance out of their g-Force tires. Download The g-Force Family Control Manual (PDF)
One of our team members bought a used Ford F-150 Super Cab 4WD pickup. While preparing his truck for a Canadian vacation, he dropped the spare tire from under the truck bed to set its inflation pressure and check its condition. When he did, he saw that the full-size, Original Equipment...
Have you noticed that during a straight-line panic stop, a driver's pressure on the brake pedal can be so intense it locks up the brakes and causes the vehicle to skid? One stop with the brakes locked will wear a flat-spot in the tread that will render a tire unserviceable. Panic stops...
Wintertime travel often increases behind-the-wheel apprehension for drivers living in America's snowbelt. Shorter days and colder temperatures, as well as slush-, snow- and ice-covered roads all conspire to challenge a driver's patience, skills and their tires' traction, adding tension to daily...
Our most recent All-Season tire test reports include Snow Traction/Handling results. See them here. Also see our featured dedicated winter / snow tire tests. Since even the best all-season tire cannot match the performance of a dedicated winter tire in light or deep snow, on ice, or in...
Survey results received from customers who use a Recommended Installer reveal plenty. Whether leaving your shop satisfied or disheartened to any degree, they'll step up when asked to complete our survey and openly share their opinions. What's been revealed in the comments customers give in...
As one of Tire Rack's Independent Recommended Installers, consumers expect you will offer them top-notch technical service. You can build on that trust and further benefit by being able to offer them additional advice and personal attention after their installation is complete. Our Tech Center...
In addition to the tires Tire Rack ships to your location for mounting, balancing and installation on your customers' vehicles, every Tire Rack retail shipment also includes the customer's original invoice. The original invoice provides the customer with proof of purchase. The invoice is...
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