Believe it or not, many new vehicles come without a spare tire. Manufacturers have a few different reasons for that, including weight savings, space efficiency, Spare Tireand cost. When you’re stuck by the side of the road, though, none of that really matters much, does it? Instead, these vehicles come equipped with an inflation kit …
Which Type of Tire Tread Do You Need?
There are so many tire designs on the road — all-season, high performance, touring, light truck — and even within a specific tire design, there may be several Different types of tire treadchoices of tread patterns. What differentiates them, and what are the pros and cons of each tread design? — Directional tread has a …
A Brief History of the Tire
The tire is such a commonplace item — it’s on every car, every truck, every bicycle, every aircraft. It’s easy to not give the tire a second thought, but like every other technology, the tire has an interesting history of advances and failures. In the 19th century, carriages and wagons used steel strips for “tires” …
So You Get A Flat Tire…What Now?
Nobody ever looks forward to a flat tire, and nobody ever says “well, that was a really good time” after having one. You can at least minimize the damage to your tire and danger to yourself, though. Flats vs Blowouts If you get a blowout, you’ll know about it right away. Sometimes the tire can …
The Latest in Green Tech Innovations for Tires
When it comes to your car, oil isn’t the only thing there’s a finite supply of. Rubber has its limits too, and it’s estimated by 2020, the supply of natural rubber in the world may be outstripped by demand. And of course, tires require a great deal of oil to produce as well. Tire manufacturers …