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2024 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door Now Available With Xtreme 35 Tire Package
2024 Jeep Wrangler 2-Door Now Available With Xtreme 35 Tire Package

24 Jan 2024, 20:09 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Previously exclusive to four-door versions, the Xtreme 35 Tire Package is now available on the two-door Rubicon X and – soon enough – on the two-door Willys

 
You Can Put 37-Inch Tires on the Tesla Cybertruck, but You'll Have To Give Up Steering
You Can Put 37-Inch Tires on the Tesla Cybertruck, but You'll Have To Give Up Steering

31 Dec 2023, 17:26 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Tesla's first-ever pickup truck is an iconic piece of machinery. However, the zero-emission vehicle might not be very customizable

 
NASA-Inspired METL Bike Tires Promise a Flat-Free Ride, Powered by Shape-Shifting Metal
NASA-Inspired METL Bike Tires Promise a Flat-Free Ride, Powered by Shape-Shifting Metal

14 Sep 2023, 16:20 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / Smart Tire Company describes its METL tires as "nearly indestructible" - they're built from nitinol, a shape memory alloy, and are designed to last a lifetime

 
Expert Auto Mechanic Explains Why Pricey EV Tires Wear Out Faster
Expert Auto Mechanic Explains Why Pricey EV Tires Wear Out Faster

20 Aug 2023, 17:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / If you plan on buying an all-electric vehicle, don't think not filling up will save you lots of cash. There are other costs you should be aware of

 
Why Some Rivian Owners Ditch Pirelli for BFGoodrich
Why Some Rivian Owners Ditch Pirelli for BFGoodrich

30 Jul 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Despite often being overlooked, picking the right tires is paramount for any vehicle, especially EVs. But these Rivian owners are choosing

 
5 Reasons to Ditch Run Flats for Regular Tires
5 Reasons to Ditch Run Flats for Regular Tires

28 Apr 2023, 21:43 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / While they improve safety and convenience in the event of a puncture, run flats are far from perfect and you might just be better off with regular tires

 
2023 Nissan Titan and Frontier Recalled Over Potentially Damaged Inner Tire Beads
2023 Nissan Titan and Frontier Recalled Over Potentially Damaged Inner Tire Beads

24 Apr 2023, 19:04 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Both the 2023 model year Titan and mid-sized Frontier are called back due to a tire mounter boot that may have damaged the inner tire beads

 
Subaru Recalls Ascent SUV Over Damaged Tires
Subaru Recalls Ascent SUV Over Damaged Tires

17 Apr 2023, 16:20 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A little over 4,400 units of the 2023 Subaru Ascent are called back stateside due to a bead guide arm that had been out of alignment for almost a month

 
Lamborghini Racing Team Signs Tire Deal With Hankook for Its Super Trofeo Series
Lamborghini Racing Team Signs Tire Deal With Hankook for Its Super Trofeo Series

17 Jan 2023, 14:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Starting in 2023, Hankook will be the tire supplier for all Lamborghini Super Trofeo races. It has already developed a special tire for the competition

 
Daily Driving a Toyota Supra Mk4 "Barn Find" Is a Bad Idea, Owner Learns
Daily Driving a Toyota Supra Mk4 "Barn Find" Is a Bad Idea, Owner Learns

29 Dec 2022, 14:01 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Getting a Supra Mk4 that has not been used in many years may seem like a great deal, but using it is an entirely different matter. Here's why that happens

 
Deep Dive: Electric Vehicle Tires and Why They Are Different
Deep Dive: Electric Vehicle Tires and Why They Are Different

25 Dec 2022, 22:28 UTC · By: Bogdan Bebeselea / In this cover story we take a look at EV tires in a bid to understand how they are different from those used in gas-powered cars and why

 
Invisible Markers in Rubber Could Make Continental Tires Game Changers
Invisible Markers in Rubber Could Make Continental Tires Game Changers

23 Dec 2022, 12:22 UTC · By: Oraan Marc / Continental succeeded for the first time in verifying beyond doubt a marker substance for natural rubber in a tire. A huge step for monitoring supply chain

 
Are Brand New Budget Tires Better Than Worn Premium Ones in the Winter?
Are Brand New Budget Tires Better Than Worn Premium Ones in the Winter?

5 Dec 2022, 15:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you ever asked yourself exactly this, you should know by now that you should not drive on worn tires at all. For the sake of the experiment, enjoy this

 
DIYer  Makes Airless Tire With Plastic Pipes and Metal Bolts, Michelin Not Calling
DIYer Makes Airless Tire With Plastic Pipes and Metal Bolts, Michelin Not Calling

29 Nov 2022, 06:15 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / When most big companies design an airless tire, it's based on cutting-edge rubber compounds. But not this Internet jokester

 
$1,000 Makes a Difference in Tires, But There's a Different Point Here
$1,000 Makes a Difference in Tires, But There's a Different Point Here

26 Nov 2022, 21:46 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / While getting more expensive tires should bring a boost in performance, the moral of this is just how important tires are in relation to what you are doing

 
Bridgestone Waxes Lyrical About the Tires It Supplies BMW for the iX
Bridgestone Waxes Lyrical About the Tires It Supplies BMW for the iX

23 Nov 2022, 21:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The iX's tires promise to reduce rolling resistance and weight by up to 20 percent compared to an equivalent premium summer tire without ENLITEN technology

 
All Season Tires Face Winter Tires on Snowy and Wet Roads, Summer Tires in the Wet
All Season Tires Face Winter Tires on Snowy and Wet Roads, Summer Tires in the Wet

21 Nov 2022, 16:14 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / If you are still undecided what kind of tires you should get for your vehicle this Winter, we are here to help. This video should clear things up for everyone

 
2WD Audi A1 With Winter Tires Races AWD SQ7 With Summer Tires on a Snowy Slope
2WD Audi A1 With Winter Tires Races AWD SQ7 With Summer Tires on a Snowy Slope

16 Nov 2022, 13:56 UTC · By: Mircea Mazuru / How vital are winter tires when dealing with snowy surfaces? This video is ready to answer this question - you might be surprised by the result

 
Snow or Rain Do Not Cause Accidents, People Do, As 100-Car Pileup Demonstrates
Snow or Rain Do Not Cause Accidents, People Do, As 100-Car Pileup Demonstrates

6 Nov 2022, 13:30 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / While the official cause of a recent 100-vehicle pileup in Denver is the first snow of the year, it is just the tip of the iceberg. This is why that is

 
Michelin Guide: Why the World's Most Exclusive Restaurant Guide Is Run by a Tire Company
Michelin Guide: Why the World's Most Exclusive Restaurant Guide Is Run by a Tire Company

5 Nov 2022, 01:06 UTC · By: Benny Kirk / What possible reason would Michelin, the second largest tire and rubber company in the world, have to fund a guide to the world's "must-travel" restaurants?