Guide to tires

Choosing the right tire is not as simple a task as it seems. This is more of a challenge for most drivers. Few of them manage to understand how important it is to choose a tire that properly corresponds to the weather and road conditions. Ironically, many end up criticizing the performance of the chosen tires without realizing that maybe they did not choose the right option for the conditions in which they drive most often...

"Tire socks" is a term that is becoming more and more popular among drivers and motorcyclists. Many know them as "Snowsocks" and they look like textile covers that would be used for their storage. But, they actually do not have the property of protecting the tires when you store them for a certain period of time. Instead, they have the role of increasing the traction and stability of the vehicle in winter conditions...

Spring has finally arrived with its revival vibe! The days are getting brighter, the weather is getting warmer and the mood is getting better. With the warming of the weather, it is tempting to spend more time outside and go on small getaways with family or friends somewhere outside the city. For most of us, spring is associated with a dry, friendly, and lively season compared to tiring winters. However...

Each of us, as drivers, likes to see our vehicles clean and shiny. Visiting the car wash, at least for me, is like therapy because I can't wait to get behind the wheel of a fresh vehicle that still smells of cleaning chemicals. The tires are also treated with diverse chemicals in the cleaning process. They get such a fresh look that it looks like they just left the factory. However, certain beliefs circulate out there...

Every driver knows how important the correct pressure is in the tires of his vehicle. No mechanic gets tired of repeating that the pressure determines the good performance of the tires and the level of safety in various road conditions. However, we still observe a multitude of drivers who prefer to overinflate their tires. The main reason for that is that an overinflated tire provides less rolling resistance while in motion.

Perhaps you are aware of the crucial role of tires in the context of safe driving. Any specialist in the automotive field will confirm that depending on their condition, the driving experience can be flawless or, on the contrary, a hazardous nightmare. While we all admire the way the new tires perform in terms of grip and traction, there comes a time when they no longer deliver the confident performance.

You probably know how important tires are for your driving safety and balance on the road. But did you know that the pressure in them plays an equally important role? In fact, the level of compressed air in the tires determines the way the vehicle consumes fuel, its performance in various conditions, and tire longevity. I recently talked in detail about the reasons why tire overinflation is a bad idea. Today we will talk exclusively about underinflation...

"Which tire brand do you mostly recommend?" is a question that almost every driver asks his tire dealer. At the same time, each driver might have a certain favorite tire brand depending on his specific needs and priorities. The point is that tire brands also differ in the performance they offer through the prism of their tires. While one manufacturer can be the best in traction matters, another one can excel in matters of tread life, for example...

Most drivers dream of the lowest possible fuel consumption for the highest possible mileage. But if we look at gasoline prices, we realize that this desire has little chance of becoming a reality. The average price for regular gasoline across the country hit an all-time high of $5.02 per gallon on June 14, 2022...

A tire blowout is one of the most frightening nightmares for any driver. This can happen anytime and anywhere, especially when driving at high speed. As no driver is 100% protected from this risk, we thought it would be useful to explore this topic in more detail. In this section, we will discuss the causes leading to tire blowouts and what are the possible steps to prevent such an outcome. Indeed, we cannot completely rule out the risk of a tire blowout.