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Tesla Vs. Hummer H2 Snowy Hill Climb Highlights the Importance of Tires
Tesla Vs. Hummer H2 Snowy Hill Climb Highlights the Importance of Tires

23 Feb 2018, 12:52 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / The next time you hear somebody say they don't need winter tires in the snow, show them this clip and kindly ask them to think again

 
Your Guide to Tires: What Kind Should You Get for Your Car
Your Guide to Tires: What Kind Should You Get for Your Car

13 Dec 2016, 17:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Tires are more complicated than one might think, but it does not have to be that way. We made a guide to help you understand tires meant for road-going cars

 
Procharged Mustang GT Shows Us Why Waiting for Snow Until Changing Tires Is Bad
Procharged Mustang GT Shows Us Why Waiting for Snow Until Changing Tires Is Bad

31 Jan 2016, 11:36 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / A nice, beefy Mustang GT growls in despair as the wrong combination of tires and road conditions keep it on the sidelines

 
RWD BMW Sedans Test Out the Difference Between All-Season and Winter Tires
RWD BMW Sedans Test Out the Difference Between All-Season and Winter Tires

25 Nov 2014, 17:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Now that winter is (almost) here, it’s time for everyone to make a quick assessment of their tire situation and figure out how they want to handle the cold temperatures that are rapidly approa...

 
Finish Company Creates Winter Tires Which Can Deploy Studs
Finish Company Creates Winter Tires Which Can Deploy Studs

18 Feb 2014, 17:43 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / When it comes to icy conditions Finland has it pretty bad, so it's not surprising that a local tire company called Nokian has found a solution to a problem that most of us deal with every winte...

 
Testing Winter Tires with a BMW M3 and a 435i
Testing Winter Tires with a BMW M3 and a 435i

11 Feb 2014, 19:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The guys from Car Magazine joined forces with BMW to try and find out exactly how big of an impact winter tires make in cold weather. In this endeavor, they set up 3 challenges using 2 (almost) simi...

 
Canadian Tire Builds a Trucksicle
Canadian Tire Builds a Trucksicle

3 Jan 2014, 10:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / If you have a thing for pickup trucks and at the same time enjoy winter more than regular folks, we might have something for you. What would you think of a pickup truck made out of of ice?! Yes, we&...

 
Automotive Snow Socks – How to Escape Winter's Grip
Automotive Snow Socks – How to Escape Winter's Grip

4 Dec 2013, 18:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / As one can see, all of those warm, delightful days are now gone and winter has slowly creeped its way into our daily lives. Although for some, especially children, the idea of snow is something wond...

 
Winter Tires No Longer Mandatory in Belgium
Winter Tires No Longer Mandatory in Belgium

4 Oct 2013, 14:29 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Starting from this year, winter tires will no longer be mandatory in Belgium, as recently announced by Melchior Wathelet, the country’s mobility secretary of state. There are multiple reaso...

 
Honda Launches Winter Program
Honda Launches Winter Program

25 Nov 2011, 16:15 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Honda’s UK division is launching a winter care program that offers drivers a season-specific check, complete service for the winter, as well as a pair of tire snow socks. The aforementioned ti...

 
Porsche Winter Tires Offer Launched
Porsche Winter Tires Offer Launched

6 Oct 2011, 15:47 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / We’re still thinking about the summer and driving convertibles, but Porsche, in its determination to show everybody that it build cars “designed for everyday use”, which should not...

 
Skoda Advises Drivers to Check Tires Before Winter Comes
Skoda Advises Drivers to Check Tires Before Winter Comes

3 Dec 2010, 10:34 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / With this winter expected to be just as long and treacherous as the last one, Skoda is advising car owners to check their tires now in order to ensure they can cope with the winter weather condition...

 
Ford Offers UK Drivers Help with Winter Slip-ups
Ford Offers UK Drivers Help with Winter Slip-ups

30 Nov 2010, 13:37 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ford dealers across the country are introducing Pirelli winter tires in order to help British drivers better tackle the upcoming cold months. The special tires provide better grip than standard ones...

 
Winter Tires vs. All-Seasons
Winter Tires vs. All-Seasons

28 Nov 2010, 14:42 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / December is upon us and with it comes the promises of some very idyllic snows. Kids will love it, dogs will love it, but most drivers will hate it. As usual, many of us drivers will go through this ...

 
BMW Impressed with Winter Tire Demand in the UK
BMW Impressed with Winter Tire Demand in the UK

25 Nov 2010, 08:21 UTC · By: Bogdan Popa / Although we really don't know what's so surprising in seeing a new car buyer asking for winter tires since we're already in the cold season, BMW says the demand is remarkable especial...

 
Winter Tires to Become Compulsory in Romania
Winter Tires to Become Compulsory in Romania

4 Nov 2010, 15:13 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / As the cold season is already here, some drivers are busy fitting their vehicles with winter tires, in order to be able to drive safety and avoid unpleasant situations, such as those when the car is...

 
Volvo Introducing New Winter Tire Programme
Volvo Introducing New Winter Tire Programme

22 Oct 2010, 13:02 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Volvo’s UK arm announced that it is introducing a new Winter Tire Programme that is aimed at allowing drivers to stay mobile during the cold season. The automaker is offering drivers the op...

 
UK : Mercedes Benz Promotes the Use of Winter Tires
UK : Mercedes Benz Promotes the Use of Winter Tires

12 Jan 2010, 17:55 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / In order to keep its customers on the road when snow, ice and negative temperatures become everyday conditions (and, why not, score points in various safety statistics) Mercedes Benz UK has launched...

 
Vath Performance Mercedes CL 65 AMG with 745 HP
Vath Performance Mercedes CL 65 AMG with 745 HP

17 Dec 2009, 09:03 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Mercedes CL 65 AMG owners have apparently been frustrated with their car’s factory stock 612 HP power output. Or at least that’s what German Tuner Väth Performance is trying to tel...

 
Volkswagen Accessories Releases Winter Tires
Volkswagen Accessories Releases Winter Tires

21 Sep 2009, 06:52 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / German manufacturer Volkswagen announced today the release of its own designed winter tires, complete with light alloy rims and premium winter rubbers. The tires will be available for most of the Vo...