Tire Siping for Winter Driving
Dear Tracy, I recently heard about process called tire siping. Apparently this is something you can have done to your tires to improve traction and … Continued
Category: Tire Information
Two New Tires: Put the Best in Back
Dear Tracy, I recently parked in a spot that had some broken glass I did not notice, and now I have to replace my two … Continued
Summer Time, Summer Tires?
Dear Tracy, I live in the Midwest and as long as I’ve had my car, I’ve always put on snow tires during the winter, and … Continued
How Old Are My Tires?
Dear Tracy, I was recently given a 2004 Ford Focus by my great aunt. She feels that she is too old to be driving and … Continued
Old Tires Avoid End of the Road
Fortunately a lot fewer old tires are ending up in landfills these days. Concerns about the environment as well as innovation and creativity have inspired … Continued
Winter Driving & New Studded Tire Technology
This crazy winter has presented drivers across the nation with some serious driving challenges. While the Northern states have been hit hard, they have the … Continued
Winter Tires: Does a Four-Wheel Drive Need Them?
Dear Tracy, This fall I replaced my car with a “new” used four-wheel drive vehicle. The guy I bought it from said that with four-wheel … Continued
New Tires for the New Year?
DearTracy, As the new year approaches, I am coming up with a budget for the major purchases I will need to make. I have had … Continued
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Dear Tracy, My friend just purchased a new car and one of its features is an internal system that monitors tire pressure. Can you tell … Continued
Tire Rolling Resistance
Dear Tracy, I have heard the term “rolling resistance” used in describing tire features. Can you tell me what rolling resistance means and why it … Continued
