Understanding Tire Code: Load Index, Speed Rating, and M+S Designation
The uniform tire code is imprinted on nearly every vehicle tire manufactured. This code not only identifies the tire, it also provides useful information about … Continued
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Understanding Tire Code: Aspect Ratio, Tire Construction, and Wheel Diameter
This is post number two in our series on understanding tire code. The universal tire code is found on every vehicle tire manufactured, and provides … Continued
Understanding Tire Code: Tire and Section Width
Anyone who has shopped for tires understands that the wide array of choices can leave you feeling overwhelmed and wondering how you will ever figure … Continued
Old Tires Can Be Dangerous
Most everyone understands that driving on compromised tires is dangerous. It is important to inspect tires and measure tread depth on a regular basis to … Continued
Do I Really Need to Replace All Four Tires?
The only thing worse than hearing that a damaged tire cannot be repaired is hearing that you should replace all four tires, instead of just … Continued
Tire Rotation: Why is it Important?
Regularly scheduled tire rotation is an important service that is among those recommended by your vehicle manufacturer. Rotating tires is a critical maintenance step because it extends the … Continued
The Cold Facts About Tire Pressure
It is always alarming to see one of the gazillion warning lights on your dashboard illuminate. If you drive a newer vehicle that has an … Continued
All-Wheel Drive and Four-Wheel Drive
Although the terms may sound similar, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are very different systems. On all-wheel drive vehicles, the drivetrain has a front, rear … Continued
Fall is the Time to Think About Winter Tires
Whether we are in denial about the end of summer, or just busy thinking about a million other things, most of us don’t give any … Continued
Alternative Rubber Source for Tires Close to Reality
A recent article in the New York Times reports that Cooper Tire is close to developing a tire made from rubber derived from the guayule … Continued
