If you own a performance focused car, but the new tyres are almost bald, you could have a problem…down there. Here’s an example of how you might be getting it wrong when it comes to getting a grip.
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A tyre company altruistically doing its bit to "save the planet". But you’ll be shocked to learn exactly how filthy the underlying industry actually is. The big tyre corporations won’t like this…
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If you own a big, heavy, aging four-wheel-drive, you’re probably looking for some kind of fuel saving. Your best bet is to start with changing your tyres. But it’s probably not the solution you’re thinking of…
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The urge to allegedly fix a problem that doesn’t exist in your next new performance car is likely to ruin a perfectly good engineering set-up. Here’s how you might be thinking before spending your hard earned cash…
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If you’re mad about old tyres being sold on your late-model vehicle, caravan, trailer - whatever - here’s one possible recourse you should consider before arming yourself with a lawyer…
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Tyre pressures are important when off-roading, but that doesn’t mean you need to over-think it. Then, when you engage four-wheel drive, make sure it’s because you actually need it. Here’s why…
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If you own or are buying an EV with the plan to fit performance tyres, but you’re worried about the hit to driving range, you’ll be glad to know I’ve tested this concern and the results were good…
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How do you find the right air inflation equipment to help keep you mobile in the event of low pressures or a flat? Well, here’s how you avoid paying full price…
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Is your car insurance policy at risk if the wrong speed-rated tyres are fitted to your SUV? This is how you decipher the kooky tyre speed-rating code and stop short of voiding your insurance policy…
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If you didn’t believe me that fitting performance tyres to an EV is a dynamics hack, here’s some testimony and an interesting query about possible ramifications for doing that…
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If you’re thinking of fitting semi-slick high performance tyres to your speed machine, that’s fine, but there are compromises. Generally, the main brands all make good quality performance tyres…
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If you think changing wheel sizes is going to create some tangible difference to the way your speedo reads, there’s a simple explanation. Hint: There isn’t some whacky conspiracy theory forcing us all to go slow.
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What difference will an increased tyre profile mean to your vehicle? How does it improve or detract from your factory-standard workhorse? Let’s find out…
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