Tire articles tagged with 'michelin'

Best All Season Tires: Driver's Guide For 2025
Best All Season Tires: Driver's Guide For 2025
All-season tires provide balanced performance for various weather conditions ranging from dry and warm to moderate cold and light snow. For this reason, all-season tires are the most popular tire option on the market, as per Bridgestone. All-season tires are an option for drivers who do not encounter extreme driving conditions, combining practical use and economic value.
Everything You Need To Know About Tire Rotation
Everything You Need To Know About Tire Rotation
Tire rotation is an imperative tire maintenance procedure that involves changing the tires' position on the vehicle's axles. This systematic procedure is necessary to even out tire wear, increase tire longevity, and enhance vehicle performance in terms of handling, fuel efficiency, and safety. According to Michelin, tire rotation should be done every 6,000-8,000 miles...
Tire Recycling: A Comprehensive Guide
Tire Recycling: A Comprehensive Guide
The subject of recycling waste components is of major interest all over the world. The tire industry does not ignore the importance of waste management, especially considering that the amount of scrap tires reaches over 290 million annually, according to USTMA data. Today's article focuses on the importance of knowing what a US driver can do with used tires to minimize the environmental impact.
Wheel Size Explained: How To Read Rim Size
Wheel Size Explained: How To Read Rim Size
Correctly interpreting your vehicle’s wheel size is crucial for its safety and optimal performance. In this section, we will address this subject, particularly the rim size, which is an indispensable component of this topic. At the end of the article, you should know better why wheel and rim sizes matter, their particularities, and how should drivers choose the right size for the best vehicle performance.
All-Season vs. All-Weather Tires: What You Need to Know Before Buying
All-Season vs. All-Weather Tires: What You Need to Know Before Buying
The debate between all-weather and all-season tires confuses many drivers when it comes to choosing the right tire type. Both types are often seen as synonyms. However, all-season and all-weather tires do have certain differences that make them more suitable for specific weather conditions. This section aims to shed light on the specifics of the 2 types of tires.
How Far Can You Drive On A Flat Tire?
How Far Can You Drive On A Flat Tire?
A flat tire's driven distance should not exceed a few hundred feet. Most tire makers including Pirelli and Michelin recommend against a longer distance just to park your vehicle in a safe area! And while doing that, you should only be driving slowly, which is no faster than 5 mph (8 km/h). Check the full article to know more about the distances covered in diverse conditions.
5 Methods To Make Your Tires Last Longer
5 Methods To Make Your Tires Last Longer
Tires are responsible not only for moving the vehicle on the road but also for its fuel efficiency, overall performance, and safety. Tires can be a significant expense for drivers. Statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation show that Americans spend about $20 billion annually on tires.
Do's And Don'ts When Buying New Tires
Do's And Don'ts When Buying New Tires
How does the tire buying process take place when you need a new set? How much time do you spend analyzing various offers? Or maybe you just rely on the assistant's knowledge instead of reading reviews? Regardless of how you do it, we thought it would be useful for you to keep in mind a few rules that would help you facilitate the tire-buying process.
Tire Wear Patterns: All You Need To Know
Tire Wear Patterns: All You Need To Know
Tire wear patterns refer to tire areas that are affected by uneven wear. It is enough to take a close look at your tires to get an idea of ​​their health. The way the tire tread looks indicates what internal problems your vehicle is facing. How is it possible? - through the wear pattern of the tire. Learn how to read your tire wear patterns and how to address them to ensure optimal driving performance.
Can You Mix Tires On Your Vehicle?
Can You Mix Tires On Your Vehicle?
Mixing tire types, brands, and specifications can affect vehicle performance and handling. The best practice to ensure safe and performant driving is to choose identical tires (same brand, tread depth, load/speed ratings) according to the manufacturer's specifications. This article compiles everything a driver should know about mixing tires. We'll explore the conditions in which this is possible, and when it is unacceptable.

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