A Strange Brew: Exploring the Ingredients Used to Make Passenger Tires
The majority of tire companies go to the same place(s) and purchase similar materials (at least for the most part). Then, they go back to their factory and both will produce different tires.
The Science Behind Rolling Resistance in Passenger Tires
You’ve heard about the benefits of low rolling resistance in tires for years. Now, let’s look at how it works and why.
Tire Technology: The Science & Engineering Behind Making a Tire
Tires are one of the most intricate mechanical composites existing in the engineering universe. See how they’re engineering makes them responsible for most vehicle characteristics.
Tread Matters: The Science Behind Tread Patterns
Have you ever wondered about the science behind a tread pattern? Why some tires have a lot of cuts, some are almost slick, some are asymmetric, and some are directional? The only contact a car has with the road is the tire so tread patterns play a critical role on how well the tire performs in different road conditions.