How Old Are My Tires?
Dear Tracy, I was recently given a 2004 Ford Focus by my great aunt. She feels that she is too old to be driving and … Continued
Category: Tire Information
Old Tires Avoid End of the Road
Fortunately a lot fewer old tires are ending up in landfills these days. Concerns about the environment as well as innovation and creativity have inspired … Continued
Winter Driving & New Studded Tire Technology
This crazy winter has presented drivers across the nation with some serious driving challenges. While the Northern states have been hit hard, they have the … Continued
Winter Tires: Does a Four-Wheel Drive Need Them?
Dear Tracy, This fall I replaced my car with a “new” used four-wheel drive vehicle. The guy I bought it from said that with four-wheel … Continued
New Tires for the New Year?
DearTracy, As the new year approaches, I am coming up with a budget for the major purchases I will need to make. I have had … Continued
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Dear Tracy, My friend just purchased a new car and one of its features is an internal system that monitors tire pressure. Can you tell … Continued
Tire Rolling Resistance
Dear Tracy, I have heard the term “rolling resistance” used in describing tire features. Can you tell me what rolling resistance means and why it … Continued
Tire Siping Pros and Cons
Dear Tracy, I am wondering if you can tell me what tire siping is? I have heard it improves traction and tire performance, and improves … Continued
Handling a Blowout: Don’t Panic
Dear Tracy, Do you have any advice for handling a tire blowout? I recently saw an auto accident on the highway that was caused by … Continued
Decoding Tire Code: Load Index, Speed Rating, and M+S Designation
This is the last post in our series on tire code. A uniform tire code is found on most every vehicle tire manufactured. Those who … Continued
