Tire definitions

Hello to all car enthusiasts! Today I will talk about everything that tire tread means and how it influences the performance of the car. You know for sure that tires are some of the most crucial "accessories" of the car that directly impact the way it behaves on the road. In this context, whenever you feel that the handling of your vehicle becomes poorer, or the acceleration/braking ability becomes weaker, check the tires first...

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...

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 will become much clearer for you. You may think that you don't need to know much about these markings. In the end, go to the store, tell the sales staff what you need and...

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...

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...

I think you have certainly heard about this term while searching for new tires. You probably also know that the lower this resistance is, the better for your car. But what exactly is the tire rolling resistance role? And how does it impact the car's traction? In fact, the rolling resistance rating is nothing but the amount of energy the tire consumes when it's rolling on the road. Higher or lower energy consumption depends on how much the tire deforms while rolling...

If you landed on this post, it means that the term "touring tires" captivates you with something. Perhaps you're planning a long trip and you need the most suitable tires for this purpose. Or, maybe you've heard something about the level of comfort provided by them and you want to know more. No matter what the reason is, you've come to the right place. Today we will decipher everything "touring tire" means...

If you read our previous post, you already know how crucial it is to take into account the ratings of your tires. These are the tire "business card" that makes you understand if they match your needs or not. Also, they make you understand what are the limits in pushing them harder or softer for your safety on the road. What we didn't cover in the previous article are the Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake and M+S tire markings.

There are plenty of definitions to know when it comes to choosing the right tires. One of these is the term "UTQG tire rating". This term is often found in tire descriptions and was coined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States. What is UTQG tire rating? What do you need it for and what is it for? In this article, we will answer these and many other questions related to UTQG tire ratings.

Anyone who owns a vehicle knows that its stability and safety on the road depends, first of all, on its tires. Tires are the ones that assume a huge responsibility. They not only propel the vehicle forward but also ensure comfortable running, shock relief, fuel efficiency, as well as the strength to go over the most challenging surfaces. In this sense, every driver must know something more about tires than just about their price...