Tires
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The new safety feature is set to debut as soon as this year.
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Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS debuts on Pagani Utopia
The Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS will be sold alongside the Trofeo R to automakers and on the aftermarket.
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Police want airless tires so they can't be shot out
Michelin introduced an airless tire in 2019, and GM said it could be available on a production vehicle as early as 2024, though that seems unlikely.
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Continental developing tires made from rubber, rice husks, and plastic bottles
Contintental wants to make tires entirely from sustainable materials by 2050.
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Goodyear creates tire containing 90% sustainable materials
A new tire prototype from Goodyear uses variety of sustainable materials that could help improve fuel economy and EV range.
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Farm to asphalt: Bridgestone creates tires with desert shrubs
Tire companies are looking for more sustainable sources of rubber, and a shrub native to the U.S. could be a solution.
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A flat tire will become a thing of the past if airless tires become a reality.
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2021 Ford F-150 Raptor: How to choose 35-inch or 37-inch tires
Ford's latest F-150 Raptor comes standard with 35-inch tires but 37-inch tires are available. Find out why you might want one over the other.
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Firestone creates white glove service for vehicle maintenance
Firestone is making it simple to have your tires worked on with a new mobile service.
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Here's how to adjust your tire pressure for winter driving
Tire pressure can make a huge difference in winter driving, so don't neglect it.
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Math proves big tire sidewalls are better for the planet
Something as simple as the size of your wheels can dramatically affect range in electric vehicles.
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Low tire pressure can be dangerous
Routine checks by drivers are crucial to avoid heartache down the road.
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Pirelli's latest summer tire is designed to offer optimal performance in a wider set of conditions.
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Goodyear ReCharge tire concept brings a whole new meaning to the word "retread"
Goodyear imagines a tire whose tread can be restored by a fluid-filled capsule.
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Yokohama revives historic designs for classic cars
Yokohama's G.T. Special Y350 will be launched in Europe, but some have already made their way to the U.S.
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BMW shows why winter tires are worth the money
Drag race, slalom, and braking tests show how much better winter tires perform in snowy conditions, and their limitations in the summer.
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Continental's latest tire concept inflates itself as it rolls
Continental sees the tires as a perfect fit for self-driving cars.
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Sumitomo concept tire generates electricity as it rolls
Imagine you could recapture some of the energy lost through your tires whenever you go for a drive. The tire companies are working on it and the latest to unveil a promising tire energy regeneration concept is Sumitomo. Working with researchers from Kansai University in Osaka, Japan, Sumitomo has...
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From size to speed and load ratings to specific automaker stampings to batch numbers, Engineering Explained describes what all those tire markings mean.
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Here's the difference between tires filled with nitrogen and compressed air
You may have noticed in the past few years, tire shops and mechanics will advertise nitrogen tire fills rather than traditional compressed air. While some may advertise somewhat true benefits, this video explains what exactly are the benefits of filling your tires with nitrogen instead of...
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Watch an F1 tire be sliced open in the name of curiosity
Ever wondered what the inside of a Formula 1 tire looked like? One YouTuber has managed to find out, though only after a lot of painstaking grinding and cutting.
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2020 Ford Explorer fights punctures with self-sealing tires
The 2020 Ford Explorer will do its darnedest to make sure a tire puncture won't immediately put a driver on the side of the road with self-sealing tires from Michelin. Michelin's self-sealing tires aren't new—they were developed for the Chevrolet Bolt EV—but the 2020 Explorer marks the...
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Goodyear creates concept tires that can act as propellers for flying cars
If the future does, in fact, include flying cars as a new sort of transportation method, it's best to have equipment that can handle both roads and flight. Goodyear is aiming to solve this problem with a new concept tire it debuted at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show this week. It's called...
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Michelin wants to replace oil with wood in tires
Wooden tires don't have the best ring to them, but Michelin firmly believes they'll be a reality in 2020. The French tire maker told Motoring in a report published this month of its plans to introduce wood into tires, and it's all about moving away from oil. Cyrille Roget, Michelin's worldwide...
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