When choosing tires it is important to consider what kind of driving and what kind of conditions you will be facing. There is a need to consider whether you want one set of tires to be used all year-round or if the fact of changing tires during the year can be considered. The main reason …
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The reason tire size affects fuel economy is because tire size plays a role in rolling resistance which in turn has an effect on fuel economy. Rolling resistance is the combination of forces that work against the forward motion of your vehicle. The weight of the vehicle, gravity and inertia, the amount of friction between …
SUV all-season tires hold an advantage over all-weather tires as they in that their tread is less aggressive and therefore offers both better gas mileage and driving comfort. The drawback is that they not hold the “Three Peak Mountain Snowflake” symbol. This means that this tire is a tire able to be used year-round in …
When it comes to tire dimensions, you have alphanumeric code on the sidewall of the tire. You have 3 different measurements, the rim size, the depth of the tyre sidewall, this will be the total diameter of wheel and the tyre width. The depth of the tyre sidewall is measured as a percentage of the …
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When you purchase a car, you need to realize the importance of car tires for the overall safety performance. Most people tend to consider the safety aspects of a car when they purchase it, but when they purchase tires the decision is done without too much facts to support the decision. You will need to …
The reason tire size affects fuel economy is because tire size plays a role in rolling resistance which in turn has an effect on fuel economy. Rolling resistance is the combination of forces that work against the forward motion of your vehicle. The weight of the vehicle, gravity and inertia, the amount of friction between …
It is important to consider the differences between hybrid or electric SUVs compared to regular combustion engine SUVs. Both hybrid and electric SUVs are unique in that they are heavier than traditional SUVs as they have battery packs. This means that grip and traction is even more important as the additional weight requires longer braking …
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If you are in the market for a new car with a focus on the latest fuel-efficient technology, then you might wonder if you should invest in a hybrid or electric car. You should know that there are actually more similarities than differences between hybrid and electric cars. Both obviously, are more fuel efficient than …
Tires for an SUVs tend to be of a bigger dimension. SUV tires are also specially designed for the weight of a SUV. They will have a higher load capacity than a passenger car tire. This relates to all different types of tires, so if you look for winter tires, then you will need SUV …
SUV all-season tires are a great choice for three-season driving in most parts of the United States and Canada – and four-season driving in areas that don’t experience winter weather. The drawback is that they do not hold the “Three Peak Mountain Snowflake” symbol. This means that this tire is not recommended for the use in …