Tire articles tagged with 'winter tires'

"Tire socks" is a term that is becoming more and more popular among drivers and motorcyclists. Many know them as "Snowsocks" and they look like textile covers that would be used for their storage. But, they actually do not have the property of protecting the tires when you store them for a certain period of time. Instead, they have the role of increasing the traction and stability of the vehicle in winter conditions...

Choosing the right tire is not as simple a task as it seems. This is more of a challenge for most drivers. Few of them manage to understand how important it is to choose a tire that properly corresponds to the weather and road conditions. Ironically, many end up criticizing the performance of the chosen tires without realizing that maybe they did not choose the right option for the conditions in which they drive most often...

What criteria are you looking for in your winter tires? Drivers facing difficult winter conditions will surely say "confident traction, superb control skills on slippery surfaces, and durability". If you are one of those who are looking for these criteria in their winter tires, then this article is for you. The heroes of today's article are the BFGoodrich Winter Slalom KSI and Kumho WinterCraft WP72 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?

Tire resistance and durability is one of the priorities of any driver. We have to admit: we are ready to pay a higher price if only the tires can serve a few more years without wasting too quickly. a few decades ago, tire makers were not able to combine tire longevity with high performance. In most cases, they had to sacrifice any of the aspects in favor of the other . The good part of things is that the continuous development of the tire industry allows ...

When the severe winter conditions make any driving experience difficult, it's time to think about "new shoes" for your vehicle. There are plenty of all-season tires that cope decently with aggressive winters. however, none of them perform as high-quality winter tires can. They make a difference with solid traction and confidence in any type of snowy or icy roads, regardless of whether you're driving to the grocery store...

Let's admit that all drivers have a phobia of wet roads. This can be stronger or weaker. Either way, rainy weather always makes us more cautious because we know that water hinders our driving experience to a certain extent. Lucky are those who know how to choose the right tires for wet conditions. Indeed, tire makers pay special attention to the wet performance of their tires. However, not all tires perform the same in rainy conditions...

It may seem to you that once the temperatures have dropped, you have every right to mount your winter tires. And there is logic in your idea because winter driving indeed involves many risks. I hope that before mounting them, you have maintained your winter tires the right way. Now that you have decided to mount them, you just have to take into account some crucial aspects. I want you to know that you can screw it up if you don't do things right...