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Customizing your vehicle is very common these days. We’re not talking about crazy modifications like you’d see in the “Fast & Furious” movies. Not many people have the need for NOS to get a quick start off a red light. But you will see some incredible cosmetic changes as you drive around the hip parts …

If you’re looking for the quietest tires, this post covers factors what makes tires noisy and explains what to look for in noise-reduction tires. We also include a section that explains what might be causing certain noises to emit from your tires.  EVs Increase Demand for Noise-Reduction Technology in Tires Have you ever driven in …

This car tire diagram from Yokohama shows where the tire shoulder begins; it ends where the sidewall begins.  Many factors go into when to repair or replace your tires. It’s not just when the manufacturer suggests it’s time. You also need to look into the tire’s structure. More specifically, a tire’s shoulders and sidewalls. So, …

When you hear the term “aspect ratio,” photography might come to mind. Aspect ratio is the relationship between the height and width of any image. The term is also used with computer screens, televisions, engineering, graphic design and several other fields. But, tires are round, not square like photos and video screens. Well, aspect ratio isn’t …

I’m sure many of us have been here: You find the one that has everything you’re looking for — good looks, intelligence, sense of humor, compassion, caring … a checklist that goes on and on. The unicorn. So out of your league. It happens with tires, too. You think of high-quality brands like Pirelli and …

Unless your work involves dealing with tires, as ours does, you probably think about tires only when something goes wrong. So when you do need to search for new tires you’re met with a lot of terms, abbreviations, tire codes, and numbers that look a lot like alphabet soup. There is, literally, a lot riding …

Source: VogueTyre.com If you’re not familiar with the phrase “Trues and Vogues,” clearly you’re not a hip-hop fan. So, what does this expression mean, and why are you reading about it on a blog about tires? More on that in a bit. But first, the big reveal. Trues and Vogues reference the combination of luxury …

It’s our superlative guide to mud terrain tires! Who is the most popular? Most attractive? Most likely to succeed? Cutest couple? Here we list our picks for the best mud terrain tires for your budget, driving style, and rugged terrain.  Although referred to as “mud-terrain,” these tires handle not only mud but also snow, sand, …

Understanding Basic Anatomy of Tire Treads & Tire Tread Patterns Tire treads have four basic parts: the ribs, the grooves, the tread blocks, and the sipes. These tread patterns aren’t just there for looks; they each have their own purpose, which we will explain as you read on. We’ll also explain what the three basic …

All season versus all weather — what’s the difference? There are slight differences between the two, but there is also a lot of overlap.  It’s like that thing you learned in grade school math class — all rectangles are squares, but not all squares are rectangles. Remember? Similarly, not every all-season tire is an all-weather …