How To Choose The Right Tires For Canadian Weather
There are lots of choices when it comes to treads. How do you know you're getting the right tire for your upcoming adventures?
Before You Go
Avoid Costly Repairs With Wheel Alignment
You clipped the curb while trying to parallel park and now the car drifts right. Left unaddressed, you could face an expensive repair or tire replacement. Now what?
Staying Safe On (And Off) The Road This Holiday Season
Plenty of us will be making a trek to see family and friends this holiday season, and doing so by driving. Here’s some safety reminders to keep in mind as you hit the road this holiday season.
Winter Oil Helps Your Car Pass Frosty Weather Test
Frigid weather can cause motor oil to flow too slowly, if at all. Learn why it might be time to add a winter-formulated oil to your engine.
7 Tips for Safer Summer Driving
A cooling downpour during the summer might be a welcome break from the heat. Yet, it can make for slick, hazardous roads during your summer getaway.
Three Ways to Make Tires Last Longer
An underinflated tire poses a safety risk and also wears out faster. Can you rely on tire warning lights in your dashboard? No really. Here's why.
Brake Line Inspection Prevents Stopping Problems Down the Road
Brake lines enable that panicked emergency stop to end with a relieved sigh or nervous laughter instead of crumple and crunch.
The lines are integral but not indestructible, so routine inspections are crucial.
5 Reasons to Check Your Tires This Month
Tires don’t get much attention until something goes wrong--like sliding through an intersection during a heavy storm.
Yet, a few moments of attention can help prevent disaster. After all, tires are one of your vehicle's most important safety components.
Don't let bad lenses lead you down a dark alley
Those bright bulbs in your headlights don’t help much if the plastic guarding them is cloudy and stained. Hazy lenses can dramatically reduce visibility, making night driving potentially hazardous.
How tread design helps tires grip road
Tires are easy to forget until they go flat or your vehicle slides into a stop when you push the brake pedal.
How does tread design affect your driving and safety? And what kind of tread should you use for your driving environment?
"A tire is a complex composite structure with fabric and steel components,” said Jim Davis, spokesperson for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. “There are countless variations as these many components are tweaked, depending upon the intended performance features to emphasize in each product.”