Testing winter tires in a blizzard? That’s one way to know how they perform! In Montreal, Quebec, most days in February are cold, there is snow on the ground and it’s, well, Winter. This February was no different, apart from the day of the official media launch of the new Michelin X-Ice winter tires we…
Want to Make Your Old Car Feel New Again? Mine Did When I Installed Cooper Tire’s EnduraMax Tire
New shoes will put a spring in your step, right? Our Toyota Sienna’s tires were semi-worn, and with winter coming up, I was feeling nervous about driving. A pair of nice, durable tires was exactly what I needed. When Cooper Tire offered to send its Discoverer EnduraMax for me to review, I jumped the chance….
Don’t Buy New Tires Until You Read This: Tire Rack Tire Review
This is how to know which new tires to buy. When it comes to tow & haul, I can talk your ear off about most of the technical aspects. As an RV’ing family I’ve done my research, gotten hands-on, and honestly know way more than I’d like to admit. Have questions about weight distribution hitches?…
Hercules Tires Review: Why These Tires Gave Me New Confidence Behind the Wheel
I never knew I could love a new set of tires. Like most young Millennials, I had never bought a set of tires for my car. When I had a flat tire some months ago I went into a panic; I didn’t know the tire size or even who it call when it came to…
Listen Up, Everyone! Revel Speakers Shows Us How to Get The Best Sound in the Car
What are some of the first things you do when you get in your car? Guest post by Lauren Conlon For me, it is starting the engine, putting my seatbelt on, and finding the rights songs to listen to. Either it is on the radio or from one of my connected devices. Did you ever…
So, You Think You Need New Tires. Here’s How to Know, and What to Do
Waiting can really cost you, so don’t put it off. Yes, its probably the last thing you want to spend money on and you probably only think of replacing your tires before a long road trip or if the mechanic says you need tires. Neither of those scenarios are ideal for an expensive purchase. But…
Oh, the Joy of New Tires. Seriously. All Season Continental Tire Review
It’s not what I dream of spending time and money on, but wow, do these feel good. It’s that feeling in the pit of your stomach every time you hit the brakes… the fearful voice in your head asking, “Am I going to hit that car in front of me?” Seriously, if you get this…
Britax Endeavours Car Seat Review: Safety First for Our Girl
Second, only to a mother’s love for her baby, is her concern for his safety. It seems the moment we find out we are expecting a child we start to worry about all the things that could happen during the pregnancy and after… all the way to college, adulthood, and beyond. We spend a lot…
Completely Recycled Tires? Michelin’s Dream, and Plan, For the Near Future
Forget tire swings and ottomans. Recycled tires will be born again as new tires. Michelin is challenging the auto industry to do something revolutionary: Completely recycle rubber tires. The company threw down the challenge, not just to the auto industry but to other tire makers too, at last week’s annual Movin’ On conference in Montreal….
Michelin is Getting Teens to Talk About Tire Tread, With A Little Help From Vans
A Vans #StreetTreadContest Helps Get the Conversation Started. Before getting behind the wheel on my 16th birthday, no one had ever talked about the importance of changing tires or what to look for to know if my tires were safe. There was no distinct memory of how to check my tires in drivers ed, so I…