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Tire Basics
Tire Agent’s searchable blog archive category featuring posts about tire basics: tire codes, tire jargon and tire anatomy.
Complete Guide to Used Tires
Navigating the used tire market can be tricky and potentially unsafe. This guide reveals the hidden risks of buying used tires, from compromised safety and unknown histories to shorter lifespans and lack of warranties, ensuring you make informed decisions that prioritize safety and budget.
What Is a Tire Bead? Understanding Tire Beading
Recognizing and preventing tire beading is a basic rule for maintaining optimal air pressure and performance in your vehicle. This article breaks down the tire bead’s role, how it interacts with your wheel, and what to do if you suspect damage.
What Are All Weather Tires, And Why Do Some Drivers Prefer Them?
All-weather tires are a versatile driving solution, designed to perform effectively in a range of conditions, from snow and ice to rain and dry roads. This post compares and contrasts all-weather versus all-season tires.
What Are Flotation Tires?
Flotation tires, also known as low profile or wide base tires, are engineered for heavy-duty vehicles like farm equipment and military trucks, providing superior traction and stability on soft or rough terrain.
Do You Need Snow Tires with AWD, 4WD, FWD?
What are the differences between 4WD, RWD, FWD, and AWD systems? Learn why snow tires are crucial for safe winter driving. When you’re navigating icy roads or deep snow, the right tires enhance traction and control.
What Are Low-Profile Tires?
Low-profile tires are designed for enhanced performance and striking aesthetics. With a shallower sidewall and wider stance, these tires can improve handling, provide better traction, and can even boost fuel efficiency, making them a popular choice among driving enthusiasts.
What Are Directional Tires?
What are directional tires? Theyre designed for high-performance handling and optimal water evacuation. This post explains directional tires’ tread patterns, and what vehicles do best with them. Learn how to identify and maintain these tires for enhanced driving confidence.
Understanding Tire Pressure: What It Is, How To Check It
Understanding tire pressure is essential for your vehicle’s safety and efficiency. Properly inflated tires enhance gas mileage, extend tire life, and reduce the risk of blowouts. Learn how to check your tire pressure and maintain the right PSI to keep your drive smooth and secure.
What is Tread on a Tire? What does Tire Tread Do?
Tire tread is the essential part of your tires that directly interacts with the road, playing a crucial role in safety and performance. With the right tread design, you gain improved traction, enhanced handling, and better braking, ensuring a smooth and secure driving experience.
‘What Should I Know About Wheel Alignment and Tire Balancing?’
This post explains the difference between alignment and balancing. Learn how often drivers should check these automobile components, plus the signs that indicate your vehicle may need tires to be balanced or realignment.
Understanding Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems: What Is TPMS?
What is a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)? This modern tire technology alerts drivers when tire pressure is low, helping to prevent accidents and improve fuel efficiency. Learn about the different types of TPMS.
What Are Retread Tires? Are Retreads Safe?
If you are above a certain age, you might remember when retreading tires was pretty common. According to “A History of Retreading” by Tire Business, retreading peaked in the U.S. in the mid 20th century, when there were more than 12,300 tire retreaders. By the end of the 1980s, the number dropped to 2,100, and by …
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