A tire's most important job is to carry the load required of it, and the load range/ply rating branded on the tire's sidewall indicates how much load the tire is designed to carry (at a specific pressure). Whenever changing tire sizes or from one tire type to another, it's important to ensure...
Why do we change our tires and wheels? Aside from necessity, most of us do it for performance, comfort and style. But to be sure our tires are performing properly and that we're rolling comfortably and in style, we'll need to correctly install our new tires and wheels. Here's a few tips from us...
So you finally got your wheel and tire package and are ready to mount them up and hit the streets. While you're eager to get those first miles on your brand new wheels and tires, taking a few moments to confirm the installation is done correctly can ensure trouble-free operation. Torquing lug...
If you ask most drivers, "What's the difference between 16" and 16.5" sized tires and wheels?" They will answer, "half an inch." And while their answer is partially correct, it doesn’t address any of the other major differences that exist whenever tire size and wheel diameters change. Every...
Note: This is a separate symbol from the 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMSF) (Learn More); and we recommend reading those articles if you’d like to know more about the benefits and limitations it carries. We’ve all grown accustomed to seeing the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake on...
When it comes to installing tires that are within 2, 3 or even 4 years from the date of manufacture, common questions we get from customers are often things like “how old should my tires be?” or “how long should my tires last?” Modern tires feature anti-aging ingredients...
The focus of this article is for performance and track use only. For normal street driving: we advise you use your vehicle, wheel and tire's recommended pressures and fitments. There's a philosophical discussion to be had about the human need to push further and faster beyond every limit we...
Electric vehicles are fast becoming the automotive reality. To combat global warming and reduce greenhouse gases, automakers have begun to prioritize electric vehicle design and production, increasing demand. In the future, a move to electric for new vehicle sales seems likely — and...
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