In 1839, Charles Goodyear accidentally discovered how rubber could be 'vulcanized.' Since then, the most notable tire advancements can be counted on one hand. Scot Robert Thompson invented the ...

THE author compares tread-wear of front and rear tires. Considering wear of rear tires as normal wear he analyses the abnormal wear observed on front tires and traces it to its causes, which are found ...

There are four basic procedures that must be maintained to prevent unnecessary tire wear. The tires must beproperlyinflated; front-end alignment must be correct for thetypeof tire, vehicle and driving ...

Do wide-base single tires wear differently than standard tires in dual assemblies? There’s a perception among some users and prospective users of wide base tires that they will experience different ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C.—Camber Ridge L.L.C., a technology firm headed by a former college professor and one-time Michelin North America Inc. researcher, has begun trial testing of its $60 million tire testing ...

After successfully bolting up some fresh new springs and dampers to my BMW 128i, it was time to seal the deal and get the car properly aligned. This would be the first time I’ve taken a ...