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
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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
Cold Weather & Tire Pressure
Dear Tracy, I have a new car that has several fancy features, including a tire pressure monitoring system. Since the cold weather has set in, … Continued
All-Wheel and Four-Wheel – Nice for Snow and Ice
Dear Tracy, What is the difference between all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive? Are these systems better than two-wheel drive? Larry K Dear Larry, All-wheel drive … Continued
Airless Tires Roll Into Paris Motor Show
According to CNET reporting, many new concepts were revealed at the 2014 Paris Motor Show, held this past week, but as far as I am … Continued
Tire Siping for Winter Driving
Dear Tracy, I recently heard about process called tire siping. Apparently this is something you can have done to your tires to improve traction and … Continued
Two New Tires: Put the Best in Back
Dear Tracy, I recently parked in a spot that had some broken glass I did not notice, and now I have to replace my two … Continued
Summer Time, Summer Tires?
Dear Tracy, I live in the Midwest and as long as I’ve had my car, I’ve always put on snow tires during the winter, and … Continued
