The role of tyres in fuel economy

To overcome each of these forces, energy is required, and this is provided by the fuel. A tyre’s motion involves hysteresis (loss of energy in the form of accumulated heat due to compression of the tyre).

10 May 2022

Rolling Resistance and Fuel Consumption

Rolling resistance refers to the various forms of resistance against driving force when the car is in motion. Several factors contribute to rolling resistance

10 May 2022

How to be Fuel Efficient

You can get the most mileage out of each gallon of gas by following these simple fuel saving tips.

10 May 2022

Tyre performance in rain

Level of grip on wet surfaces is a crucial performance factor for wet weather tyres. Unlike tyres which can move easily on dry surfaces

10 May 2022

Winter Tires Vs all season tires

Many drivers ask themselves, “Do I need winter tires if I have all season tires on my car?” The short answer is, possibly. To understand what tires you’ll need, you must first understand the differences in winter tires vs. all season tires.

10 May 2022

All seasons tyres Vs summer tyres

When debating between all season tires vs summer tires, the differences between the two types can be easily misunderstood.

10 May 2022

Friction and Stopping Distance

When two objects are brought into contact the molecules from the surface of one object get very close to the molecules on the surface of the other object.

10 May 2022

Why Blowouts Happen

Tire-blowout season runs from roughly the middle of May through early October. (Tire companies closely track such information but guard it carefully.

9 May 2022

What to do in a Tyre Blowout (Passenger cars)

Every time you drive up a kerb, through a pothole that you could have avoided, park with your tyres pressing against a kerb or leave weeks between tyre pressure checks remember this thought:

9 May 2022