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TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car

TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car

“The car just comes alive with a nice set of tires.” Those are the words of Toyota VP Bob Carter, which were ringing in my ear after a chat I had with him at the Detroit Auto Show in January.

Nitto Goes Mainstream With a Performance All-Season Tire That Can Handle Winter

Nitto Goes Mainstream With a Performance All-Season Tire That Can Handle Winter

Nitto Tires makes its presence known in the enthusiast community, interacting with motorsport fans and weekend warriors. However, the company now feels it’s time to break ground with consumers by offering more mainstream products. Working closely with its enthusiast base, Nitto has managed to deliver a pair of new tires, the first designed to be…

TGIF[R-S]: Can You Drive a Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car All Year Long?

TGIF[R-S]: Can You Drive a Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car All Year Long?

In the warm weather there’s no doubt that the Scion FR-S is a great daily driver, but now in the colder winter, is that fact still true? Will the car be as fun in the snow? Or will it be too much fun; a dangerous handful with little-to-no control in slippery conditions? With the snow…

Which Winter Tires are the Best?

Which Winter Tires are the Best?

The winter season is underway, and many drivers still aren’t sure which tires are right for them. Fortunately, Consumer Reports has gone and tested just about every winter-tire available, and have ranked them from best to worst.

How to Drive on Snow and Ice: Winter Driving Safety Tips

How to Drive on Snow and Ice: Winter Driving Safety Tips

Snow and ice on the road can make for a slippery drive home, and the snowflakes falling from the sky can limit your visibility, so it’s no wonder that there’s a definite increase in insurance claims once winter starts.

Why You Need Winter Tires

Why You Need Winter Tires

With the temperatures dropping and snow falling, winter tires can’t be ignored as an important part of staying safe in slippery conditions.

Toyo Tires Takes on Mayan Doomsday in New Contest

Toyo Tires Takes on Mayan Doomsday in New Contest

Toyo Tires won’t just be showing off four customized rides and its collection of products at the 2012 SEMA Show, a custom two-door 4×4 vehicle will also be on display in Las Vegas – a giveaway vehicle that is part of the tire maker’s newest promotion.

How Low Rolling Resistance Tires Work: Michelin Explains – Video

Tires can make a world of difference on how efficient your vehicle is. But many car owners don’t exactly understand why or how, and undoubtedly tire shops won’t take the time to educate you; they’ll just sell you whatever they have in stock and can make the most profit on. 

Best All Season, Winter Tires List Released by Consumer Reports

Best All Season, Winter Tires List Released by Consumer Reports

As the seasons begin to change and the temperatures drop, many motorists will be on the hunt for winter tires, or even just a set of new all-seasons. Well in advance of the snow, Consumer Reports has released a list of the best new all-season and winter tires to meet different traction needs with both…

Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them

Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them

Maybe you’ve been in this situation: stuck on the side of a road, a punctured tire needing to be changed out for the spare one in the trunk. You have a pair of options, do you choose to change the tire yourself, or do you call for roadside assistance. Both options can take a while…

The All Season High Performance Tire: Myth or Reality?

The All Season High Performance Tire: Myth or Reality?

The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season is a mouthful. Mind you, when it comes to high performance tires, this one’s key rivals, the Bridgestone Potenza RE960/970 and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus, don’t exactly roll off the tongue either. Names aside, Goodyear’s latest addition to the Eagle F1 range is designed to maintain high…

German Scientists Working on True All Weather Tire

German Scientists Working on True All Weather Tire

Tires are an integral part of our vehicles, but people living in snowy climates know how annoying it can be to swap between a set of winter and summer tires. Those woes could be over if a new product proves to be road-worthy.