The Difference Between Tire Tread Patterns
Tires in the market today are mainly designed with one of three tread patterns: directional, asymmetrical or symmetrical. Each pattern lends itself to specific performance characteristics that help the tire, basically, do what engineers want it to. Tire Review’s Maddie Winer takes a look at each from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox
Nokian Tyres Highlights 2021 Achievements
The company’s Nokian Tyres One all-season passenger tire became the best-selling product in the company history in the North American region, Nokian said.
Most Viewed Tire Launch Stories of 2021
This year was filled with new tire launches, from all-terrain to all-weather and all-season tires, each boasting technology improvements from their predecessors and looking to take up some market share in their respective segments.
All-Season vs. Winter vs. All-Weather Tires
Babcox Media’s Joe Keene reviews the differences between these three types of tires to help you find the best ones for your needs, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media. This video is sponsored by Continental.
Pirelli Unveils New Touring All-Season Tire For Sedans, Coupes
With a new tread pattern, compound and construction, the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 is designed to provide enhanced snow performance, improved wet/dry handling and a quieter ride, tailor-made to meet consumers’ expectations, Pirelli says.
Video: All-Weather vs. All-Season Tires
Tire Review’s Danielle Hess reviews the differences in all-weather and all-season tires, from the Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio at Babcox Media.
Continental Launches New G-Max Justice AW Pursuit Tire
Continental reviewed its new products this year including an all-weather pursuit tire during its Continental Gold Dealer Meeting this week in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Falken Tire Plans Three New Product Launches for 2022
The leadership team of Sumitomo Rubber North America (SRNA) debuted its 2022 parade of products at its dealer meeting in Colorado on Sept. 13.
Hercules Tires Announces Rebate for A/T Tires
The rebate offer for some of the company’s all-terrain tires runs from Sept. 1 through Oct. 15.
Michelin Launches 15 New CrossClimate2 Tire Sizes
The tire is now available in 70 sizes.
Pirelli Expands Scorpion Tire Family with Scorpion AS Plus 3
Developed exclusively for the North American market, it is designed to provide more mileage, more comfort and more control, said company executives.
When Is an All-Weather Tire the Right Choice?
Certified with the three-peak mountain snowflake but designed for year-round use, all-weather tires provide better snow grip and handling than a tire without that certification, while maintaining similar spring and summer performance levels of all-season tires, such as good wet grip and wear properties.
