Tire safety

Over time, normal driving conditions can gradually knock these angles out of balance, resulting in wheel misalignment. Impacts from potholes, curbs, or rough roads, as well as worn suspension parts, can alter the wheel geometry. When that happens, you may start noticing symptoms of bad alignment, such as your car pulling to one side, a crooked steering wheel, or uneven tire wear. In this guide, we’ll explain the main causes and symptoms of wheel misalignment, explore how it affects tire performance and handling, and clarify essential alignment angles.

It is important to inspect tires regularly to ensure their proper performance. Some damages can be "silent". That is, they can affect your tire condition without giving too much notice. Regular inspection, respectively, helps you prevent severe tire damage, as well as avoid potential punctures, or even worse...

We all want to stay home under the duvet watching Netflix when the winter storm takes over. But this scenario is impossible for those who live in areas where low temperatures and frequent snowfalls are the norm. Regardless of whether the roads are cleaned or not, people have to shop, take their children to school, and somehow get to work and back. So whether we like it or not, we somehow have to face winter snows and storms...

People who live in areas that are not exactly weather-friendly know what a great idea a set of tire chains is for their cars. These are tools that help a car provide better traction when the snow takes full control. They are sometimes helpful even in circumstances without snow or ice. It is about mountainous roads full of rocky challenges with high inclination angles. Drivers who are always in such circumstances must always have chains in their car...

Tires are the vehicle's only contact with the road, making them crucial for driving safety. The tire tread, through its design and condition, contributes to grip, braking distance, and vehicle stability in emergency maneuvers. If the tread is in poor condition (worn out, bald, damaged), driving becomes risky. This article focuses on bald tires and the risks associated with driving on them.

Tire dry rot is the deterioration of the rubber in a tire that occurs due to external factors, including exposure to sunlight, extreme weather conditions, and aging. Dry rot manifests through cracks in rubber, brittleness, and overall weakening, posing a safety hazard due to the risk of tire failure and blowouts. NHTSA recommends tire replacement when symptoms of dry rot, such as brittle sidewalls and hard texture, appear.

Tires are subject to constant stress on every road trip, sharp corner, or aggressive braking. They wear out, and sooner or later, you need to replace tires. Understanding when to change your tires is not just about how much mileage you've put on them. It's about reading their symptoms and taking actions for safety and performance on any road you tackle. Many drivers are guided by tire validity period. And this is right, but only to a certain extent...

A flat tire is one of the most common dangers that can befall a driver. Spare tires can save the day after a severe puncture, ensuring that you reach your destination safely. Spare tire use has limitations, however, which all drivers should be aware of. In this article, we will talk about the distance limit that you can safely drive on a spare and what types of spares exist.

Run-flat tires are tires that use reinforced sidewalls that support your vehicle's weight even with zero air pressure, allowing you to keep driving after a puncture for 50 miles more. While run flats can keep you driving to a safe location instead of stopping immediately on the side of the road on a flat tire, they come with both advantages and disadvantages related to ride comfort, cost, and long-term value that you should know about.

If you drive a car in the U.S., you’ve probably heard the term tire or wheel balancing tossed around at tire shops. Some drivers think it’s optional. Others confuse it with wheel alignment. But proper balancing is one of the simplest services that directly improves tire life, vehicle comfort, and highway safety. Here you have a clear, expert-backed guide to what wheel balancing actually means, why it matters, and when your car needs it.