Noise Reduction is More Important for Tires Today
Tire engineers use a bevy of tests to strive for lower decibels and create a tire that minimizes any noise distractions.
Mickey Thompson Unveils 42-, 44-in. Sizes for Baja Boss M/T Line
At this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Mickey Thompson Tires & Wheels unveiled the largest-ever sizes of its Baja Boss M/T line with 42- and 44-in, tire sizes. Available to consumers in mid-2023, the expanded sizes enable off-roaders to ride higher with more ground clearance and overcome rocky terrain through exceptional sidewall grip, the
Low, Medium and High-Level Factors That Influence Tire Mileage
Do you ever have trouble noticing the difference between low, medium and high heat when making dinner? I do. I mean, the directions say to start on high heat, then after ten minutes, bring to medium-high, then cover and simmer on low – what does simmer even mean? Because of these troubles, I almost never
Yokohama Tire Launches New Advan Sport V107
Yokohama Tire’s ultra-high performance Advan line has a new family member: the Advan Sport V107. This new tire is initially available in 54 sizes ranging from 18 to 22 in., with more sizes up to 23-in. fitments slated for release in early 2023. Yokohama Tire says this new addition to the Advan series features: An
When is it Time to Replace an Ag Tire?
Eventually, it comes time for hardworking farm tires to be replaced. Most of the time, the need for replacement can be determined during maintenance checks. Matt Frank, senior product brand manager for Bridgestone Americas’ Firestone Agriculture Tires, says when tread depth decreases below 20% of its original depth, new tires may be needed. In addition,
Understanding Electronic Suspension Controls
Can you think of anything you can change about yourself in only a couple of milliseconds? For example, are you able to wash your hair in that short amount of time if it’s a mess? How about changing your clothes after you dropped a big fat slice of pizza on your shirt? Absolutely not. We
ESCO Introduces New Commercial Truck Tools, Accessories
ESCO announces the expansion of their newest offering of commercial driveline, steering, and suspension tools/accessories with the release of several new models within these categories. This includes the release of specialty tools that include pitman arm pullers/spreaders; yoke pullers; bearing cap installation tools; leaf spring pin removal and installation tools; and more. Many of these
How to Measure Belt Wear
Drive belts need friction to operate. It sounds counterintuitive, but friction between the belt and the pulleys allows power transmission from the crankshaft to an alternator, power-steering pump or AC compressor. To produce these levels of friction, the belt and pulleys need surface area. This is why they have grooves that line up with great
Continental Supplies OE Tires for the New Kia EV6
Kia is relying on Continental tires specifically designed to meet the needs of electric vehicles for their new all-electric Kia EV6, according to Continental Tires. As a result, the tiremaker supplies two types of tires to Kia plants: the PremiumContact 6 and the CrossContact RX. In numerous countries, owners of the Kia EV6 can also
Recommending Racing Tires: Part Two
Tire Review’s David Sickels shares tips for selling racing tires, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
