Tire Review

Driving a high-performance car can be expensive since you’ll be paying more for fuel, but also for tires. That’s because fast driving quickly eats the tread, significantly shortening the life of the tire.

For that reason, many buyers opt for a cheaper option, such as the Federal SS595. This tire is very popular in the tuning, drifting, and autocross community, primarily because it’s so cheap.

But does that mean it’s good? Well, to answer that question, I prepared a detailed review of the Federal SS595, where I’ll cover any meaningful category. I’ll focus mostly on dry traction and grip but also cover wet performance, comfort, and durability.

Crosswind has a pretty comprehensive tire portfolio for a cheap brand. With its range, it covers most vehicles on the market, especially those with smaller wheels. Owners of vehicles with very large wheels might want to look elsewhere, though.

Just like people have preferences over smartphones (iPhone or Android) and cars, you can also find people that have favorite tire brands. And, when it comes to rubber, few companies are more legendary than Pirelli and Michelin. Subsequently, both have a huge cult following, which would argue that one brand is better than another.  However, …

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Most cars come with touring all-season or grand-touring all-season tires from the factory. These are designed with comfort and longevity in mind, rather than responsiveness and cornering grip.

Fortunately, you can keep those things mostly intact while also injecting fun-to-drive characteristics with a set of high-performance all-season tires.

One such tire is the Sumitomo HTR A/S P02, a low-cost offering that competes in a hotly-contested category. Given its price point, it’s an enticing option for buyers, but is it any good? That’s precisely what you’re going to find out in my detailed Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 review, where I’ll cover every aspect of the tire.

Most tire shoppers in North America, but also in other areas in the world, probably don’t know much about Sumitomo tires. And, that’s understandable, since the company doesn’t invest as much in advertising as companies such as Bridgestone and Michelin.  However, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. is actually a very well-established Japanese tire company that has …

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According to Sumitomo, the Ice Edge is a studdable tire for passenger cars and SUVs, designed to give you “the edge on snow, ice, and slush-covered roads.”

To achieve that, Sumitomo used its most advanced winter tread compound, delivering an “outstanding combination of cold-weather grip and superior stability, handling performance, and smooth ride comfort.”

The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac is the workhorse in the range, designed for owners that want a reliable solution in most conditions they encounter. Goodyear designed this product to work equally well on the highway and on slippery terrain, but also for towing and hauling. Down below, you’ll read about every aspect of the tire, including how it performs on the street and on various terrains. I’ll also cover toughness and durability and comfort levels. Let’s dig in!

Michelin is arguably the best tire manufacturer in the world. The French company’s creators actually invented the pneumatic tire at the start of the 20th century and changed the automotive world forever. And they didn’t stop there. Michelin invented the radial tires, which increased the performance abilities of automobiles but also dramatically increased the longevity …

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Just a while ago, drivers that wanted maximum enjoyment in the corners could only get that from summer tires. Today, though, we have many all-season ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires on the market. The category became very competitive, where every serious manufacturer has its own tire. And, BFGoodrich also has its competitor here, the g-Force COMP-2 A/S. This is an all-season tire, which means that drivers will expect some snow and ice traction.

So, how does the g-Force COMP-2 fare against the competition? Let’s dig in and find out!

Walmart is a retail company that focuses on delivering quality products at dirt-cheap prices. To do that, they collaborate with various well-known companies. For instance, they cooperate with Goodyear on tires. This means that they have some Goodyear tires in the portfolio, but also products from the tiremaker’s sub-brands. One such brand is Douglas. An American …

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