The rapid development of the automotive industry can only lead to profound changes in all areas related to it. New cars, for example, require new tires for maximum performance. In this respect, the arrival of the electric car has given new impetus to tire innovation, requiring products with unprecedented characteristics, capable of meeting different needs …
Sometimes I think school teachers receive more researched information from their learners than they give. Take my boy Sonny’s recent Science project, for example. For Sonny’s Grade 9 class Science project, the poor schumaks had to write a research paper on vehicle tire-pressure gauges, their origins and, as if that was not enough work, they …
Diamond, cable, and alternative are the different types of tire chains available to car owners in snow and some off-road conditions. Tire chains have varying advantages and prices; ride comfort, grip, durability, installation ease, as well as approved driving speed. Ladder chains, diagonal chains, and other forms of chain patterns are all possible. When neatly …
Not all motorcycle tires are the same. While they are all curved to help you lean into the corners, they all have a different use. All motorcycle tires are specifically and uniquely designed for specific use. When you do not use the proper tire, you most likely will be unhappy with the ride. Continue reading …
An SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) is a popular vehicle classification that blends the features of on-road passenger cars with the elements of off-road vehicles such as four-wheel drive and raised ground clearance. These cars, therefore, require a more aggressive tire with unique construction and tread design to suit the off-road driving intent. I recently went …
The pneumatic tire is one of the greatest inventions of all time and one that made faster, fuel-efficient, comfortable rides possible. Did you know that were it not for headaches, this invention would not have materialized? Yeah. You heard that right. The Scot-born veterinary doctor had had enough of headaches triggered by the noise from …
I hadn’t purchased my own tires for years, and I figured it was about time to find out how much replacements cost. In some cases, the price of one tire at retail equals what I pay for one month rent. I did wonder why, so I became curious and researched the cost of making tires. …
Airless tires prototypes have been around for decades rolling heavy machines, lawnmowers, and bicycles. The French company Michelin will launch airless tires for commercial use in 2024 for passenger cars that will come out of the market. Airless tires are just one of the teeming innovations and technologies whose popularity is linked to the rise …