Learn why not driving for a month or more causes tire flat spots Tire flat spots are a common issue when your vehicle is parked in one place and not used for a month or more. This is more common if you’ve driven the vehicle, warmed up the tires, and then park it in cold […]
Flat spots on tires — How long before they smooth out — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Learn how long it takes for flat spots on tires to smooth out If you leave your car parked unused for a month or longer, it’s not uncommon for flat spots to form on your tires. Then, once you start driving you might feel a vibration as the flat spot touches the road. In most […]
How to buy the right tires for your car or truck — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
How to buy the right tires for your car or truck — a step-by-step guide Tire buying can be confusing, but these tips will help you buy the right tires for your car or truck Tire buying tip #1 Buy the recommended tire size Don’t assume the tires on your car are the factory recommended […]
Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS debuts on Pagani Utopia
Pirelli has launched a new version of its ultimate performance tire. Called the P Zero Trofeo RS, it debuts as original equipment on the Pagani Utopia supercar. The P Zero Trofeo RS is an evolution of the P Zero Trofeo R, according to a Pirelli press release. But where that that tire was intended for […]
BFGoodrich Showcases New Tire Technology for Off-Roading, and New OnTrail Mapping App | The Daily Drive
2023 Easter Jeep Safar By Sue Mead Tires matter. Traction is everything. When motoring on everyday roads, but especially when driving on 4WD trails. The more rigorous and extreme the off-roading, the more tires and tire pressure matter. I’m an off-road racer and test-driver of automobiles. I have competed in races around the globe that […]
Michelin Exits Russia After Selling Local Companies To Leading Tire Distributor
Michelin is the latest company to announce its exit from Russia, confirming that it is selling its two local companies for an undisclosed sum. The French tire giant is selling Michelin Russia Tyre Manufacturing Company and Camso CIS to Power International Tires, a known partner of Michelin and one of Russia’s largest tire distributors. The […]
Tire keeps going flat — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Tire keeps going flat — 4 common trouble areas to check Obviously, a tire puncture is the #1 reason why a tire keeps going flat. But if you’ve had the tire checked for punctures, here are three other common causes for air leaks in your tire/wheel. Corrosion on the rim near the bead is a […]
Do you need a tire alignment or tire balance? — Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice
Tire alignment or tire balance — what’s the difference and when do you need each? Tire alignment or tire balance— when to get each If you have tire wear due to a bad alignment, get the new tires first and then get the vehicle alignment immediately to prevent wearing out the new tires. If you […]
Mercedes Recalls 3 AMG CLA 45s For Tires That Might Spontaneously Lose All Their Air
Each one of the sedans is fitted with defective Michelin tires by Stephen Rivers April 8, 2023 at 19:50 by Stephen Rivers Three 2023 Mercedes-Benz AMG CLA 45 models need new tires, says the automaker. All three feature rubber that might have irregularities in the bead area that could lead to a rapid loss of […]
Keeping your summer tires going strong
By Sarah Young | Last updated on March 2nd, 2023 at 10:20 am 3 Minute Read The tires on your vehicle wheels are literally rubber that meets the pavement, and for better or worse, the summertime can be your tires’ worst enemy. High heat, long road trips, and road construction projects can do a […]