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…
The 10 Best Run-Flat Tires for Your Next Vehicle Upgrade
Never worry about a side-of-the-road tire change again. Run flat tires are here to save the day and deliver you to your destination. While they may be a little more costly than your standard tire, they’re well worth the investment when it comes to travel. Gone are the days of changing your own tire or…
12 of the Best Last-Minute Car Accessories for Any Mom Who’s Glued to the Steering Wheel
We all know that mom who seems practically glued to the steering wheel of her car. Whether she’s taking the kids to school, running errands, or commanding the road trip, she’s in control of the car and simply won’t accept anyone else messing with her flow. And with the holidays coming up, now is the…
Putting the New Michelin X-Ice Winter Tires to the Ultimate Test: Driving in Quebec
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….
Solid Footing for What the Road Throws Your Way: Michelin CrossClimate2, the Truly All Season Tire Review
Are your tires ready to take on climate change? In February, the unthinkable happened in Austin, Texas. We had 8 solid days of snow, ice, freezing temperatures and immobility. Nobody went anywhere. Located in the Texas Hill Country, Austin is a hilly and usually warm place. But that week, even people with all wheel drive…
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…
7 Things to Know About Tires Before Hitting the Road
We all have tires on our cars, but how much do we know about them? Honestly, they’ve always seemed like a necessary evil to drive my car until I learned a lot more about them. Last week, Michelin invited me and twenty other women in the auto industry to their headquarters to Tire School. We had the…
Family Road Trip Packing Tips: Thule Roof Racks
Thule’s Roof Rack Saves Family’s Vacation Packing into a car for a family road trip can be a free for all, with jugs of liquids, non-TSA approved schlep-it-all bags and no overhead space. Unless you utilize the space ABOVE your car. We encountered this on a recent road trip with our kids, our dog, and…
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…