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The performance of your vehicle is directly proportional to the quality of your tires. If you want to do your car a favor, get a set of performance tires to benefit from efficient traction, a stable grip, and a comfortable ride. Being exposed to a set of influential factors, tires wear out over time. This is a natural phenomenon that we can expect from the moment we buy a brand-new set. Once the car accumulates mileage, the tires wear harder and harder...

When we buy a new set of tires, we assume certain responsibilities regarding their maintenance. The lack of proper maintenance significantly reduces their life and performance. Tires must always be taken care of, especially when the vehicle runs in harsh weather conditions. And if you think that tire rotation, treadwear inspection, and the right pressure are all that "tire maintenance" means, you are sorely mistaken. There is another danger for tires...

As the responsible driver that you are, you know how important it is to change your car's tires once in a while. You also know that driving with used tires seriously affects the ability of the car to go smoothly and securely. But how often does this "once in a while" have to happen? What signs whisper to us that the tires are already not performing enough? Many drivers are guided by tire validity period. And this is right, but only to a certain extent...

In the previous articles, I talked about both tire rotation and wheel alignment as separate topics. These 2 subjects seem to be quite clear for enthusiasts and car owners. Still, a question seems to bother everyone: does tire rotation affect the wheel alignment or not? These 2 aspects are crucial for optimal long-term tire serviceability. Car owners mistakenly think that one action will consequently lead to the impact of the other...

Each of us wants a safe and enjoyable drive, especially when we go on a long trip. But, as Murphy's law says, anything that can go wrong will go wrong. And this means that we can wake up with a flat tire exactly when we want it the least. No one is exempt from a flat tire in the middle of the road. This can happen at any time. It is important to know what we can do in such cases and how to replace the tire as soon as possible...

Being the owner of an All-Wheel Drive vehicle is real luck and pleasure. The traction of the vehicle is so powerful that you have the feeling that nothing can stop it. For all the benefits that come with an AWD, owners face a fairly frequent problem. It is about the fact that the front tires tend to wear off much faster than the rear ones. If you consult a specialist in the field, they will all tell you that there is no single reason for this...

Spring is a season that lots of people just adore. I don't deny it, I myself admire the season when nature revives after the long winter sleep. The birds start to sing more and more expressively, the sun sneaks up in the sky more and more often, the snow disappears here and there, and..... the potholes of the road are revealed along with all these natural pleasures. On one hand, driving seems easier because the snow and humidity disappear...

Did you know that your tires actually affect the noise you hear in the cabin? You may have guessed this. But how do you realize that the noise is too high or too low? What is the loud noise talking about? What measures can you take to reduce tire noise? These are just some of the questions we will cover in this article. In general, the noise produced by the tires might be the effect of several factors. It can be influenced by possible tire damage...

The sidewalls of your tires have a lot to say through the inscriptions on them. Many car owners are confused about all these tire indications, but it doesn't take them long to decode their meaning. So don't worry, because you are not alone. And if you felt confused about the tires, today we will put them all in their place. Today, we are talking specifically about the speed ratings and load-carrying capacity of your tires...

Surely you know how important your vehicle's tires are for the performance of your drive. And when you think about their maintenance, probably the first thing that comes to your mind is maintaining their pressure and taking care of their tread pattern. You're right, actually. But only partially. The tire pressure and tread pattern are indeed really essential elements. However, you left out a small detail: the tire valve stem...