Tire articles tagged with '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?

If you equipped yourself with a set of summer tires, good for you! You have made a good choice to give your car optimal traction and safe stability on the road in the hot season. We all know that tire manufacturers take into account the high summer temperatures when producing summer tires. I mean, for sure they add special components to make them more resistant to high temperatures. However, how dangerous is the summer heat for tires?...

Choosing a new set of tires isn't an easy task. There are so many aspects that you have to take into account. And even if it is more or less clear to you what type of tires you need, it is certainly difficult for you to decide where to buy them and how much to pay for them. With so many online sources of tire deals, it is easy to get lost in the multitude of proposals. Most dealers emphasize maximum quality at a minimum price. But is this even possible for a tire...

If you are somehow familiar with the vehicles' construction, you must have heard how important wheel alignment is. This term refers to a procedure that technicians do to your car to ensure the tires have a correct position on the road. The car runs much more efficiently and more stable when the tires have a correct alignment. Many of us have traveled at least once in a car, ours or someone else's, and heard a specific sound...