How ‘New’ Tires Are Designed
There is more to designing tires then just shaping and cooking rubber. Tire designs contain many raw materials integrated into a complex structure of steel belts, textile plies and tread patterns. Lots of time, technology and consideration go into a tire before it rolls out onto the road.
Relying On Tires
Electronic Stability Control – ESC – introduced in 1995 and touted as the second most important advancement in auto safety after seat belts, became standard equipment on every 2012 passenger vehicle. ESC is supposed to help drivers maintain safe control of their vehicles and prevent accidents. However, it will be the tires that determine the effectiveness of ESC for every vehicle.
Examining The Differences Between OE tires And Their ‘Exact Duplicate’ Replacements
It wasn’t too long ago that the general consensus was that the only reasons a carmaker chose a particular tire as OE was appearance and cost – it had to look good in the showroom and it had to be cheap. Even if that was true then, things are different today. As vehicles have evolved to become lighter, more fuel-efficient and more responsive, original equipment tires have changed, too. Tire weight and rolling resistance have been reduced and handling has improved.
Goodyear Wins 6 Times At NHRA Winternationals
On a day when the racing was fast, wild and unpredictable, cars racing on Goodyear tires won six of the 10 categories in the NHRA O’Reilly Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.
TPMS Service: Need To Think Of TPMS In Winter Tire Changeovers
The time to change to and from snow tires is both a regional and personal decision. Whenever it takes place, a changeover brings with it a need for consumers to make some decisions. To purchase or not purchase a second set of wheels needs to be followed with questions about TPMS sensors.
Goodyear Shifts Market with Ultra Grip Winter
Looking to build its winter tire business, Goodyear has launched the Goodyear Ultra Grip Winter, targeting the “mid-lower” portion of the tiremaker’s retail product screen.
Michelin, Continental Top All-Season and Winter Tire Tests
In Consumer Reports’ latest tests of all-season and winter replacement tires, Michelin and Continental lead the way – however, the results show that many tires offer good overall performance.
Pirelli Previews Scorpion Winter SUV/CUV Tire
According to Pirelli, its new Scorpion Winter tire, designed for high-performance SUVs and crossover vehicles, features improved safety under braking and cornering while offering “the same standards of comfort, reliability and handling that was previously only available on sports cars.”
New Tires Aplenty Coming From Goodyear
Goodyear dealers will see five new consumer tire products unleashed by the tiremaker this year, products unveiled earlier this week at Goodyear’s annual dealer meeting.
Goodyear: Four New Tires Enhance Motoring Safety
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has reached out to consumers by recommending that for optimal handling, stability and traction, four new tires definitely are better than two. And in an emergency maneuver, they’re a must, particularly in areas where inclement weather is forecast, the tiremaker said.