Tire articles tagged with 'pirelli'

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.
The Silent Killer: Understanding Rubber Oxidation and Tire Aging
The Silent Killer: Understanding Rubber Oxidation and Tire Aging
For car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, understanding the lifespan of your tires goes beyond just checking the tread depth. There's a silent threat that can dramatically impact tire performance and safety: rubber oxidation. Research, spearheaded by entities such as NHTSA and Ford Motor Company...
Tire News: New Pirelli Scorpion XTM All-Terrain Release
Tire News: New Pirelli Scorpion XTM All-Terrain Release
Pirelli North America has a new addition to its catalog to increase all-terrain performance. It is about the new Scorpion XTM AT tires crafted for off-road vehicles, both electric and plug-in hybrid, as well as ICE. SUV drivers enjoyed and continue to enjoy a superb balance and top-notch performance...
How To Rotate Tires
How To Rotate Tires
Tire rotation is when all tires change their position between vehicle axles to extend their service life. Different types of vehicles (FWD, RWD, AWD, 4WD) have different tire rotation patterns (Forward cross, X-pattern, Rearward cross). The standard patterns include Forward cross-rotation, Rearward cross rotation, and X Rotation Pattern. Tire rotation is different from standard patterns when...
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.
The BMW i7 Gets A New Special P Zero Winter 2 Tire Set From Pirelli
The BMW i7 Gets A New Special P Zero Winter 2 Tire Set From Pirelli
Collaborations in the automotive industry have always led to fruitful results. A good example of this is the recent collaboration between BMW and Pirelli, as a result of which the i7 series got a new set of Pirelli winter tires. It's about the new 20-inch P Zero Winter 2 that focuses on autonomy capabilities thanks to the European "class A" labeling for rolling resistance. With this novelty...
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.
Summer Driving Tips
Summer Driving Tips
Have you ever wondered which months are the most dangerous for driving? most of you will probably think of the winter months. While this is partially true, the paradox is that the summer months also record a very large number of accidents. This is explained by the fact that drivers feel more confident on dry roads. This false sense of driving confidence makes them push the limits and squeeze all the potential of their vehicles.
Top Tips To Squeeze Every Mile From A Gallon
Top Tips To Squeeze Every Mile From A Gallon
Most drivers dream of the lowest possible fuel consumption for the highest possible mileage. But if we look at gasoline prices, we realize that this desire has little chance of becoming a reality. The average price for regular gasoline across the country hit an all-time high of $5.02 per gallon on June 14, 2022...
4 Pieces of Advice That Are Actually Bad for Tires
4 Pieces of Advice That Are Actually Bad for Tires
Let's talk about the worst tire advice! The topic is critical both for the drivers' safety and for the tires' "health"! Unfortunately, many sources give wrong advice regarding the correct use of tires. Or, it may be that the neighbor, fellow, or some "know-it-all" guy recommends some tips that he is sure are the best. But what would a mechanic say if he knew you were applying these pieces of advice?

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