Tire articles tagged with 'achilles'

Wheel offset is an important aspect that can't be overlooked in the wheel fitment. It influences vehicle performance, handling, and safety. Understanding wheel offset is crucial whenever looking to upgrade tires or just understand how the wheels and tires work together. This section delves into all that wheel offset means including how to measure it, and why it matters for your vehicle's performance.

Vulcanized rubber is flexible and stretchable due to its crosslinked structure that is not contained in conventional polymers. However, it has the disadvantage of continuous degradation with long-term use. We all know that heat, especially during the summer months, can be detrimental to tire performance and lifespan...

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...