University of Michigan Study: Low Rolling Resistance Tires Can Save Nearly $150 a Year
Switching to low rolling resistance tires can save an average of $150 a year for drivers, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).
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.
TIA Releases Tire Safety Starts With Winter Tires
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the release of the third in a series of four consumer education videos planned for 2013. Tire Safety Starts with Winter Tires is a 5-minute video that explains the differences between all-season and winter tires in addition to the performance and safety advantages of winter tires when compared to all-season.
Consider TPMS When Changing To Winter Tires
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.
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels Celebrates 50 Years At This Year’s SEMA Show
Founded by the legendary Mickey Thompson and friend Gene McMannis in 1963, Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels (Mickey Thompson) will celebrate 50 years of innovation and product excellence during the 2013 SEMA Show.
Pirelli Develops Custom P Zero Tires For Alfa Romeo 4C
Pirelli SpA has launched two fitments for the Alfa Romeo 4C with a custom design to match the unique needs of the car. The tires, featuring “AR” on the sidewalls to symbolize their creation for the Alfa Romeo, are 17 inches on the front and 18 inches on the back or 18 inches on the front and 19 inches on the back.
Pirelli Provides Quiet OE Tires For Audi
Pirelli has designed new OE tires for the Audi Group that will reduce noise inside a car.
Michelin Recalls LT/SUV Replacement Tires
Michelin North America announced a voluntary safety recall of roughly 100,000 tires in order to retrieve an estimated 2,500 tires that could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could lead to the loss of air pressure.
Rickie Smith Wins NHRA Pro Mod Race On Goodyear Tires
Rickie Smith had a problem. The King, N.C. drag racer couldn’t make his 2012 Camaro NHRA Pro Mod drag racer run down the drag strip at Bristol Dragway. Like so many drivers before him, Smith found the answer in the Goodyear tire trailer before the start of eliminations for the Ford Thunder Valley Nationals.