Tires
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Firestone is making it simple to have your tires worked on with a new mobile service.
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Here's how to adjust your tire pressure for winter driving
Tire pressure can make a huge difference in winter driving, so don't neglect it.
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Math proves big tire sidewalls are better for the planet
Something as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.
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Low tire pressure can be dangerous
Routine checks by drivers are crucial to avoid heartache down the road.
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New Pirelli tire automatically adjusts to temperature, driving conditions
Pirelli's latest summer tire is designed to offer optimal performance in a wider set of conditions.
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Goodyear ReCharge tire concept brings a whole new meaning to the word "retread"
Goodyear imagines a tire whose tread can be restored by a fluid-filled capsule.
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Yokohama's G.T. Special Y350 will be launched in Europe, but some have already made their way to the U.S.
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BMW shows why winter tires are worth the money
Drag race, slalom, and braking tests show how much better winter tires perform in snowy conditions, and their limitations in the summer.
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Continental's latest tire concept inflates itself as it rolls
Continental sees the tires as a perfect fit for self-driving cars.
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Sumitomo concept tire generates electricity as it rolls
Imagine you could recapture some of the energy lost through your tires whenever you go for a drive. The tire companies are working on it and the latest to unveil a promising tire energy regeneration concept is Sumitomo. Working with researchers from Kansai University in Osaka, Japan, Sumitomo has...
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What do the numbers on a tire mean?
From size to speed and load ratings to specific automaker stampings to batch numbers, Engineering Explained describes what all those tire markings mean.
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Here's the difference between tires filled with nitrogen and compressed air
You may have noticed in the past few years, tire shops and mechanics will advertise nitrogen tire fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advertise somewhat true benefits, this video explains what exactly are the benefits of filling your tires with nitrogen instead of...
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Ever wondered what the inside of a Formula 1 tire looked like? One YouTuber has managed to find out, though only after a lot of painstaking grinding and cutting.
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2020 Ford Explorer fights punctures with self-sealing tires
The 2020 Ford Explorer will do its darnedest to make sure a tire puncture won't immediately put a driver on the side of the road with self-sealing tires from Michelin. Michelin's self-sealing tires aren't new—they were developed for the Chevrolet Bolt EV—but the 2020 Explorer marks the...
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Goodyear creates concept tires that can act as propellers for flying cars
If the future does, in fact, include flying cars as a new sort of transportation method, it's best to have equipment that can handle both roads and flight. Goodyear is aiming to solve this problem with a new concept tire it debuted at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show this week. It's called...
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Michelin wants to replace oil with wood in tires
Wooden tires don't have the best ring to them, but Michelin firmly believes they'll be a reality in 2020. The French tire maker told Motoring in a report published this month of its plans to introduce wood into tires, and it's all about moving away from oil. Cyrille Roget, Michelin's worldwide...
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Michelin working on tires rated to 300 MPH
Supercars have become hypercars, and with that moniker upgrade we've seen a move to insane performance figures. The idea of a sub-2.0 seconds for the 0-60 mph run is being discussed while the other end of the speed spectrum has production vehicles knocking on the door of 280 mph and beyond. This is...
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The Michelin Tweel airless tire is now available for UTVs
The Tweel (a portmanteau of tire and wheel) has been a concept in the tire industry for some time now. If you're not familiar with that term, it refers to an airless tire. Michelin has been developing its Tweel for over 10 years and first launched a commercial version six years ago for skid steer...
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Tires are a critical component of the driving experience, and electric cars bring their own challenges. Battery-electric vehicles weigh more, produce greater torque than traditional vehicles from a stop, and usually require low rolling resistance. Goodyear has a future tire solution in development that addresses these issues. Goodyear calls it the "EfficientGrip Performance prototype tire with Electric Drive Technology." The company designed the tire to handle vast amounts of torque, improve electric driving range, support heavier vehicle weights, and deliver quieter operation. The prototype...
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Pirelli Cyber Car tire will soon talk to your car
While Goodyear envisions a future tire that cleans as it rolls, Pirelli's latest tire is set to arrive this year. It's called Cyber Car and it's a tire that connects the rubber with the car and provides loads of information and data. With the latest Pirelli innovation, the tire can relay...
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Goodyear Oxygene concept tire cleans the air as it rolls
The concept of tires hasn't changed radically for decades: they're round, they roll, they hold up your car. Companies have managed to manufacture better quality compounds and produce tires that grip, stop, and handle superbly, but Goodyear has a totally different idea for the future of the tire...
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Get a grip: 2018 BMW M5 rides on specially engineered Pirelli P Zero tires
BMW announced on Tuesday it had smashed the record for the longest-sustained drift of 232.5 miles with the 2018 M5, but a tailored set of rubber helped get the job done with BMW driving instructor Johan Schwartz behind the wheel. The new M5 runs a set of specially engineered Pirelli P Zero 20-inch...
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Do winter tires help when it's dry and cold?
For those who reside in snowy and icy climates, winter tires are often the go-to patches of rubber to ensure optimal performance. However, the U.S. has plenty of areas that dip below freezing but don't necessarily see precipitation. Even areas that get snow don't have it all the time. And yet...
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Toyota eyes airless tires for future electric cars
Many companies have shown airless tire concepts—Polaris is the only company to actually commercialize them—but the technology is yet to reach any sort of mass adoption in the automotive sector. If Toyota has its way, future electric cars from the company will run airless tires to help...
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