Guide to tires

This section is a useful resource for understanding everything about tires. Here you will unlock essential topics starting with tire sizing, types, and features to tire recommendations, statistics, performance analysis, and expert advice. We break everything down, step by step, to help you make informed decisions when buying your first set of tires or upgrading for better performance. This guide is meant to ease your tire shopping process with our expert advice. 

Understanding Tire Load And Speed Ratings
Understanding Tire Load And Speed Ratings
The tire load index indicates the maximum weight a tire can bear with proper inflation (as recommended by the manufacturer). Tire speed rating indicates the fastest speed the tire can reach before its performance is affected by driving forces (temperature, friction, rolling resistance).
The Future Of Tire Technology: Airless Tires And Smart Tires
The Future Of Tire Technology: Airless Tires And Smart Tires
Airless and smart tires are highly discussed topics in the automotive world. It seems that they are increasingly overshadowing the traditional tires, which already no longer impress with almost anything new. The tire industry becoming technological is a phenomenon as natural as possible, and extremely expected. Along with the advancement of bodywork and the computerization of the most complex systems in the vehicle, tires seem to be unable to keep up...
Best Run-Flat Tires You Shouldn't Be Missing in 2025
Best Run-Flat Tires You Shouldn't Be Missing in 2025
Run-flat tires are a revolutionary alternative to regular tires, allowing drivers to keep rolling even after a puncture. This article gives you a breakdown of the most popular run-flat tires in 2025. The recommendations below are based on value, durability, and performance. We've also included customer feedback and manufacturer's data so you can make informed choices.
Run-Flat Tires: Advantages And Disadvantages
Run-Flat Tires: Advantages And Disadvantages
When it comes to changing car tires, many car enthusiasts will suggest you consider run-flat tires. Those who have long been followers of this type of tire will tell you a lot about the beneficial impact these tires have on ride safety. Others will argue that there are no better tires because they propose an increased rear trunk loading volume as the spare tire is missing. And some additional space in the trunk is always a great idea...
Tire Balancing: What Is It And Why It's Important
Tire Balancing: What Is It And Why It's Important
You have surely heard of the "wheel balancing" expression if you are a car owner. Maybe someone told you that it is not mandatory. Someone else possibly suggested that it is the same as wheel alignment. Now you sit and guess who is right and wrong and how to do things correctly. Let us help you and bring a little clarity on this subject. Before going into the details, however, you need to know one important thing...
Winter Tires VS All-Season Tires Explained
Winter Tires VS All-Season Tires Explained
Every driver knows that there are different types of tires. Each type, be it all-season, winter, summer, or all-weather has its purpose well-defined by the manufacturers. They differ in the depth of the tread as well as in their architecture. One of the most frequent questions is whether winter tires can replace all-season ones and vice versa. In this article, we will explain step by step what is the difference between these 2 types...
Tire Size Explained: What Do Those Sidewall Numbers Tell?
Tire Size Explained: What Do Those Sidewall Numbers Tell?
The tires have many markings and inscriptions on their sidewall. You have noticed them thousands of times and probably wondered what they mean. Well, these markings might be confusing at first. But, with the help of our article, we hope that this subject becomes much clearer for you.
Grand Touring Tires 101: All You need To Know About Them
Grand Touring Tires 101: All You need To Know About Them
Today we will bring the light on grand touring tires. I thought this article would be useful because many drivers confuse them with all-season tires. But these terms are not so interchangeable, even if grand-touring offerings have many advantages over all-season tires. If you wonder what these 2 types of tires have in common, well, they impart decent wet and dry handling as well as ride comfort and smoothness...
Best Tested Winter Tires In 2025
Best Tested Winter Tires In 2025
Winter roads can make driving difficult due to unpredictable weather conditions with ice, snow, and freezing temperatures. The right winter tires define the capabilities of your vehicle, directly influencing its handling, traction, and braking. This section highlights the best winter tires which, after internal testing, have provided the best performance in snow driving.
Ultra-High Performance Tires 101 Explained
Ultra-High Performance Tires 101 Explained
How surprising is it that cars were once capable of traveling at 25 mph? Well, it is not a myth at all, it is a specific truth of the 1880-1890 years. Back then, no one could even imagine that in a few years, the car manufacturing industry would build racing vehicles able to handle an impressive 200 mph. With the development of this industry, the angels figured out that all vehicle components must be adjusted so that they...

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