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Best New Tires for an ATV

If you ride an ATV, you’ll end up needing new tires for it sooner or later. Whether you are buying a used ATV and want to replace the tires right away, or you are researching ATV tires for future reference, knowing what to buy is important. We’ve cross-referenced a few sources found that these are …
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How to Know if Your Tires’ TPMS Going Bad

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors a quick and easy way for us to ensure our tires are inflated to the optimal pressure. Having tires that are overinflated, or under-inflated, can be dangerous to us and our vehicles, so being able to quickly monitor tires helps to reassure car owners that their tires are at the PSI …
A partial close-up view of three racing tires with the red Pirelli logo on them

Why You Should Never Buy a Tire Based on Its Warranty

If you’ve driven cars, you’ve likely experienced a flat tire at some point. Whether it’s a blowout on the highway or deflation in your driveway, a flat is a major inconvenience. Your first instinct might be to call road service. Or you speed-dial your insurance company, knowing your policy covers roadside assistance. Or you might …
A car drives through a large puddle and potentially hydroplaning

What Should You Do if You Hydroplane?

We all understand that driving is statistically one of the most dangerous things we will do in our lives. Tire technology has come a long way, but it is not enough. Most people don’t take the simple steps to overcome some of the most dangerous aspects of driving, like losing traction. Of all the traction …
A Jeep Wrangler avoids hitting a pothole on a street.

How to Avoid Hitting Potholes and Keep Your Tires and Wheels Protected

You’re on your way to work when the most dreaded thing happens. You’ve hit a pothole. Now, you’re clutching the steering wheel hoping that dreaded pothole didn’t just destroy your tire and wheel. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid hitting potholes and, instead, protect your tires and wheels from those crater-sized holes. Do potholes damage …
A worker applies Chemical Guys Tire Kicker tire shine

Should You Shine Your Car Tires?

Washing your car isn’t just about improving its appearance—it’s a form of maintenance, too. But, as with any task, doing it wrong can cause damage, as can going too far in the pursuit of a quality shine. Speaking of shine, detailing often involves giving your car’s tires a good shine. But is that something you …

NHTSA Tire Grades Tool Will Help You Buy the Best Tires

Tire buying guides online can be confusing, and sometimes even pretty biased. Plus, if you’re like most drivers, buying tires is more of a chore than anything else, but just like most chores, it still has to be done. With more distributors selling tires that are seemingly becoming more and more affordable, it’s hard to …
a Michelin tire on fire

Can a Sticky Set of Performance Tires Make Your Car Faster?

If you have ever thought about modifying your car, then you have probably considered adding parts like a performance exhaust, a turbocharger, nitrous, or even just some ECU tuning. But what good is having the extra power if you can’t get it to the ground? In that case, a good set of sticky Summer performance …
A bunch of GoodYear tires laying together not in use

What Do All of the Confusing Numbers of a Tire Size Mean?

If you have spent your entire life thinking that your car’s tires were just rings of rubber, I’m sad to be the one to tell you that there’s more to them than meets the eye. In fact, the internal structure of the tire has slightly evolved with time, even giving us safer options like run-flat …
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Recall Alert: Continental Tires Are Falling Apart in Traffic

Quick, check your tires! Continental Tire recalls nearly 100,000 Continental, General, and Barum tires because they may suddenly lose air or tread in traffic. The tires went to vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket after being produced.  Continental Tire issues a dangerous recall  According to The Truth About Cars, Continental Tire issued a recall for about …
A close-up photo of a Michelin tire.

Is It Dangerous to Drive With a Nail in Your Tire?

It’s bound to happen. Whether you frequently drive by construction sites or just aren’t that lucky, chances are your car’s tire is going to wind up with a nail stuck in at some point. But is it dangerous to drive with a nail in your tire? And how much will it cost you to get …
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Why Are Walmart Tires So Cheap?

Shopping for tires can be an arduous process if you don’t know what kind of tires you’re looking for. Fortunately, most tire retailers have handy configurators on their websites to help point you in the right direction when it comes to getting the proper tires for your vehicle. However, you may be tempted to shop …
A flat tire on a red vehicle

Here’s Why Driving on a Flat Tire Is the Worst Idea

Regardless of the make or model, a common factor in all vehicles is their need for four properly inflated tires. An essential part of car safety is knowing what to do when an unexpected flat tire occurs. Inspecting tires regularly and understanding how to avoid a flat tire will enhance performance and ensure your safety. …