Tire safety

Many of us think of a set of used tires when the time comes to replace the existing ones that are already completely worn out. While many bloggers, influencers, and Google articles teach us how to identify a set of good tires in the multitude of used ones, the age of the tires can be a tricky thing many times. On one hand, it may seem to us that used tires look quite good. From another point of view, if we are not attentive to details...

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...

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...

Some drivers claim that tire pressure affects fuel consumption. Others believe that this idea is just a myth. And yet, what do we, car lovers who want to know the correct answer, do with this dilemma? We all know that many factors directly influence the gas mileage in our cars. And while all the factors have a technical explanation behind them, tire pressure does not seem to be somehow directly related to gasoline consumption (or, does it?!)...

The tire industry is constantly evolving and tire makers are pushing the boundaries to bring their performance to new levels. Nowadays, manufacturers focus not only on a single aspect of performance but also on fitting as many as possible in one place to radically change the concept of performance tires. Longevity is combined with low resistance, and at the same time, dry braking abilities are combined with wet braking...

If you are an experienced driver, you certainly know how important is tire rotation. On one hand, this procedure is simple and fast. On the other hand, this is extremely crucial for the health and longevity of the tire. After all, you can have the best-performing car. But if its tires do not meet certain conditions, the car will not be able to show itself to its fullest. Moreover, tires in unsuitable condition increase the risk of losing control...

The performance and health of your tires depend directly on how you take care of them. Once you buy a set of new tires, it's not enough just to wash them and maintain them with lubricants from time to time. While this is also necessary, technical maintenance procedures are equally crucial. I am mainly referring to the wheel alignment procedure that I talked about previously and tire rotation, which I will talk about today.

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.

Drivers who live in areas with difficult winters need confident traction and solid power in their tires. In some situations, winter tires may not be sufficient for severe weather conditions. This is where studded tires and tire chains come into play. Studded or studdable tires are those that offer improved traction thanks to small metal or rubber elements integrated into the tread of the tire. They increase the stability of the tire...

In recent decades, car manufacturers have started to include tire pressure monitoring systems in their cars. This means that these cars automatically indicate that at least one of the tires is subject to pressure issues. The official name of the system is Tire Pressure Monitoring System, abbreviated TPMS, and its purpose is to make drivers aware of the potential risks associated with tire misbalances...