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Bugatti Recalls All Chiron Pur Sport Hypercars Because Rear Tires May Develop Cracks
Bugatti Recalls All Chiron Pur Sport Hypercars Because Rear Tires May Develop Cracks

10 Jan 2022, 14:06 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Nine U.S. vehicles and heaven knows how many other are recalled due to a prototype that developed cracks in the rear tires back in September 2021

 
Guy Makes Crazy Wheel Concept With 14 Legs Instead of Tires, It Works
Guy Makes Crazy Wheel Concept With 14 Legs Instead of Tires, It Works

27 Dec 2021, 22:34 UTC · By: Florina Spînu / Inspired by Youtuber James Bruton, Colin Furze has created a wheel with 14 legs instead of tires. He proves that his creation actually works

 
Bronco Vs Defender Mud Showdown - Should We Stop Calling the Brit an "Off-Roader"?
Bronco Vs Defender Mud Showdown - Should We Stop Calling the Brit an "Off-Roader"?

25 Dec 2021, 15:22 UTC · By: Vlad Mitrache / Ever since its rebirth, the Land Rover Defender has been tested alongside the likes of Jeep Wrangler and, more recently, Ford Bronco. Is that fair, though?

 
Porsche 911 Aces Brake Test, Suzuki Jimny Gets the Worst Result
Porsche 911 Aces Brake Test, Suzuki Jimny Gets the Worst Result

14 Dec 2021, 12:28 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The Germans at ADAC have presented the results of evaluating the brake performance of 396 vehicles over the past five years. Porsche's 911 had the best result

 
Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, Ironhead Tires Recalled
Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, Ironhead Tires Recalled

9 Dec 2021, 15:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your trailer or recreational vehicle is fitted with R16 tires manufactured by Sailun between May 11th and October 11th last year, you need a new set of tires

 
Can All-Wheel Drive and All-Seasons Beat Winter Tires and Front-Wheel Drive?
Can All-Wheel Drive and All-Seasons Beat Winter Tires and Front-Wheel Drive?

30 Nov 2021, 13:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Can a vehicle fitted with winter tires out accelerate, brake better and handle better than one with all-wheel drive and all-season tires? The answer is here

 
Should You Fit Two New Tires to the Front Axle or the Rear Axle and Why?
Should You Fit Two New Tires to the Front Axle or the Rear Axle and Why?

13 Nov 2021, 00:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / While it may seem like a no-brainer, replacing just two tires on your vehicle is more complicated than you would expect. We simplified it for you here

 
According to Independent Reviews, These Are the Best Tires for Winter 2021
According to Independent Reviews, These Are the Best Tires for Winter 2021

9 Nov 2021, 12:57 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Jonathan Benson of Tyre Reviews has compiled a list of recommended tires for the 2021 winter season. These are the best options according to independent tests

 
Watch Cars Struggle for Grip on Slippery Nurburgring Asphalt, Learn About Grip
Watch Cars Struggle for Grip on Slippery Nurburgring Asphalt, Learn About Grip

4 Nov 2021, 11:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / As temperatures drop, so does grip when driving on summer tires. The world's most demanding track makes no exception, as this video shows

 
Should You Fill Your Tires With Nitrogen? Independent Testing Says It Depends
Should You Fill Your Tires With Nitrogen? Independent Testing Says It Depends

30 Oct 2021, 22:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Filling tires with nitrogen brings several benefits over regular compressed air. But are they for real, and should you care? Independent tests say "maybe."

 
Will Slick Tires Make a Stock Vehicle Faster, or Are They Only Good for Racing?
Will Slick Tires Make a Stock Vehicle Faster, or Are They Only Good for Racing?

26 Oct 2021, 16:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / You have probably wondered if slick tires will improve a stock vehicle's performance on the track. Well, now there is an answer to the age-old question.

 
Porsche Joins Michelin to Support Rubber Plantation Farmers
Porsche Joins Michelin to Support Rubber Plantation Farmers

14 Oct 2021, 14:44 UTC · By: Stephen Rivers / In late 2020 Michelin created a project that serves to push sustainable rubber farming further and now Porsche is getting on board too

 
RoboTire Automotive Automation Startup Finds New Investors
RoboTire Automotive Automation Startup Finds New Investors

8 Oct 2021, 00:07 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / The patented RoboTire system makes use of robots to change tires in just a fraction of the time that it takes for human operators to complete the task

 
UVeye High Tech Vehicle Inspection Systems a Hit With Investors
UVeye High Tech Vehicle Inspection Systems a Hit With Investors

11 Aug 2021, 15:53 UTC · By: Todd Halterman / UVeye secured Series C round from strategic investors like CarMax and Hyundai Motors for their high tech vehicle inspection systems

 
Rebound Pro Wheels Boast Cutting-Edge Tech, for Hardcore Off-Road Performance
Rebound Pro Wheels Boast Cutting-Edge Tech, for Hardcore Off-Road Performance

19 Jul 2021, 07:35 UTC · By: Otilia Drăgan / Conquer the most demanding trails with no worries, thanks to these insanely strong wheels that feature a one-of-kind technology against tire de-beading.

 
Nitto Launches New Recon Grappler A/T All-Terrain Light Truck Tire
Nitto Launches New Recon Grappler A/T All-Terrain Light Truck Tire

16 Jul 2021, 10:00 UTC · By: Sergiu Tudose / The Nitto Recon Grappler A/T is available in 11 sizes ranging from 20 to 24 inches, although a total of 66 sizes are being planned, ranging from 17 to 24 inches

 
Three-Wheel Honda With 66-Inchers Goes Out on a Lake Adventure, Almost Survives
Three-Wheel Honda With 66-Inchers Goes Out on a Lake Adventure, Almost Survives

1 Jul 2021, 09:37 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / It's another beyond crazy summer feat achieved by the YouTuber behind the “WhistlinDiesel” channel in his never-ending quest for more fun and subscribers

 
2022 Jeep Wrangler "47.4" Teaser May Suggest Larger Off-Road Tires
2022 Jeep Wrangler "47.4" Teaser May Suggest Larger Off-Road Tires

23 Jun 2021, 16:40 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In addition to 40.4 degrees of departure angle versus 37 degrees for the outgoing model, the Wrangler may also get a better approach angle of 47.4 degrees

 
Big Tire Dodge Dart Looks and Sounds Scary, Runs 5s
Big Tire Dodge Dart Looks and Sounds Scary, Runs 5s

9 Apr 2021, 14:15 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / It might no longer look like one, but this is a fourth-generation Dodge Dart; it boasts a twin-turbo V8 and it's as fast as a rocket

 
Five Simple Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Car’s Tires
Five Simple Maintenance Tips to Extend the Life of Your Car’s Tires

21 Mar 2021, 16:31 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / A set of new tires can be expensive. If you care about budget, consider these tips to make the most out of your current rubber.