Since we’ve already talked about bias ply tires, we should probably talk about radial tires. Even if you’ve never heard of radial tires, you’ve almost definitely used them. You see, the radial construction is how most modern tires are made, so it doesn’t hurt to know a little more about it.Plies (a brief recap)Although we [...]
Most modern tires have belts. In fact, most have 2 or 3 as part of their construction. But what do belts do? Why does it matter? And, more importantly, why do you want them?.Advent of BeltsAround the late 1960s, European-made radial tires started to get pretty popular, mostly due to their lasting longer [...]
If you’ve shopped for tires, especially heavy duty tires, you’ve probably heard of bias ply tires before. You may even know it has something to do with the tire’s construction. But what is a bias tire, exactly? Well don’t worry, because I’m here to tell you!PliesFirst of all, let’s talk about plies. They play a [...]
Most of the passenger tires sold i n the US will have what’s called a UTQG, otherwise known as a Uniform Tire Quality Grade. This tire grading system is designed to give you an idea about a tire’s performance and durability. Not all tires have them, though. Tires for a 12” rim and smaller, winter [...]
Tire blowouts: you hate them, I hate them, everyone hates them. At the risk of understating things, they’re bad. And they’re scary. They cause thousands of accidents each year, some of which can even be deadly, and many of them are preventable. You can take easy steps to avoid them, like inspecting your tires, but [...]
As much as I hate to admit it, summer is on its way out. Before you know it, the leaves will be changing and Pumpkin Spice will be everywhere. After that it’s just sweaters and snow. So, before the cold weather really hits, here’s a checklist you can use this autumn to make sure your [...]
It may be autumn right now, but Ned Stark is not wrong. Winter is right around the corner and you definitely want to be prepared ahead of time. So, if you’re thinking about putting winter tires on your vehicle, now is the time to start figuring it out. You see, winter tires need a little [...]
The hassle of a flat tire. Chances are you’ve experienced one at least once in your years of driving. After all, it is the most common (and most annoying) of roadside emergencies. It’s so common that statistics from the NHTSA estimate that every driver will experience at least 5 flats in their driving life. To [...]
So you want to support American jobs while shopping? That’s great! But sometimes finding products made in America can be difficult, especially when it comes to tires and other car parts. There are so many brands and budget brands that it can be hard to tell where they come from! And the brand names aren’t [...]
Have you ever driven on a road that was...not the best? You know the kind I mean: the kind where you have to white-knuckle your way through the drive. I’m talking unpaved, narrow, winding, full of blind turns, prone to rock falls or floods. Usually they’re backcountry or mountain roads, but they can be highways [...]
If you’ve ever put air in a tire, or checked the air pressure, then you know what a valve stem is. It’s the little tube on your rim that lets you put the air (or nitrogen) in. Inside that tube us the valve, or the actual mechanism that controls the flow of air. Even though [...]
So you have to tow something behind your vehicle. Maybe you’re moving, maybe you’re taking a boat out for a fishing trip, or maybe it’s a camper or an RV. Either way, if you’re hauling something, you should know something about ST tires. Well, as always, we’re here to help, so let’s talk about what [...]
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