Kal Tire has partnered with insurance provider Aviva Canada to discount the price of qualifying winter tires purchased by the insurer's customers between Sept. 16 and Nov. 30, 2013. Under the partnership, Aviva Canada existing customers ...
Tags: Auto Parts, tyre, tire
A tire (or tyre) is a ring-shaped covering that fits around a wheel's rim to protect it and enable better vehicle performance. Most tires, such as those for automobiles and bicycles, provide traction between the vehicle and the road while ...
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There is a wide range of tires types and size available from popular brands such as Bridgestone, Dunlop, Goodyear, Michelin, and Pirelli. It pays to know what is currently on your vehicle and to learn about your options. There are three ...
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Federal Corp. has announced a multi-year sponsorship with Manchester United Fan Club (MUFC) aimed at raising awareness of the company's products across the Taiwanese and Russian marketplace. "We believe that the overall engagement program ...
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The results are in from Consumer Reports' annual tire testing report, and right now there should be a lot of happy people at Michelin North America Inc. Tire engineers should also be grinning at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Nokian Tyres ...
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Even though winter is over, our cold-weather testing continues. We've just completed two tests with our latest tire group: stopping on ice and resistance to hydroplaning on standing water. And as the testing rolls on, we wanted to share ...
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) have been standard equipment by federal law in all new cars for about six years now. Despite their very real safety benefits, TPM systems can be a royal pain in the neck, and a costly one, for ...
We are just thawing out after spending a few days testing tires at Jay Peak Resort in northern Vermont. No, we weren't skiing. We were measuring snow-traction performance in severe conditions to provide expert insights for our upcoming ...
Tags: Winter Tire Testing, driving safety, winter-tire ratings
Own a sporty cars or high-end touring car? Thinking about replacing the tires? Well, our next tire program will include UHP all-season and summer tires typically found on these cars. As in the past, we're also including evaluations of ...
Tags: sporty cars, touring car, car accessories, car price, tires
Buying gifts for loved ones can be hard. You balance between what they need and what they want, what's reasonably priced, and what is an indulgent luxury. The same could be true for cars. No doubt there are those who have spent time in ...
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The recent Nor'Easter that packed a one-two punch to Sandy-stricken areas should serve as a call for northern drivers to start shopping for winter tires, or to have winter tires installed. There are some decisions to be made, and as we ...
Tags: Winter Tires, Tires'tread depth, car tires
If you rely on winter tires and still haven't gotten them installed, don't delay. I'm reminded to make that public service announcement after an obscure government ruling held up my own winter-tire installation this year. Don't let this ...
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As winter and the holiday season fast approaches, now can be a great time to purchase a meaningful gift for the driver on your list--something that can give them convenience, safety, and security. While many recipients may dream of ...
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With winter now just weeks away, this is a good time to plan for your winter tires. Our tire ratings have been updated, and include a wide range of all-season, performance all-season, and dedicated winter tires, including notable studded ...
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With the change of seasons, many consumers are looking for a change of tires. Fortunately, we just posted the results from our largest tire-testing project to date--78 family car tires--with several newly introduced models and many old ...
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