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Tires
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...
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Significant changes in altitude affects tire pressures when traveling from one elevation to another. Fortunately, this influence is relatively small and can be easily accommodated. Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted on objects by the weight of the air molecules above them. While air...
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Special Trailer (ST)Trailer tires are developed specifically for use on travel trailers, pop-up campers, boat trailers and fifth wheel trailers. Designed to deliver on-highway service for towed trailers, ST-sized tires are not intended to be used on cars or light trucks. Find the perfect...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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"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...
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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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Sidewall Indentations / UndulationsFig. A: Vertical indentation on sidewall from rim to tread. A common byproduct of radial tire construction, sidewall indentations/undulations are more noticeable in tires with taller sidewalls or operate at higher inflation pressures. Fortunately sidewall...
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For handling-oriented track & competition fitments, Tire Rack recommends mounting tires on the widest rim width approved by the tire manufacturer (and permitted by competition class rules). However, we also recognize that rules for stock, spec, or other autocross/racing classes often restrict...
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Much like your foot can sometimes fit in a half size up or down shoe, tires have a range of rim widths they can be mounted on while still performing as designed. Likewise, similarly to how a person typically knows their "shoe size," tires have a measuring rim width from which the tire's specs...
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While it's often referred to simply as an "alignment" or "wheel alignment," it's really complex suspension angles that are being measured and a variety of suspension components that are being adjusted. This makes an alignment an important suspension-tuning tool that greatly influences the...
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