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…
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…
Run Flat Tires: The Most Civil Way to Have a Flat Tire
Never have a flat tire again? Yes, it’s possible. A really great thing happened to me recently: I had a flat tire. Or rather, I didn’t have a flat tire, I had a damaged run flat tire. Because I have run flat tires on my car, it’s impossible to have a truly flat tire. A…
How to Keep Potholes from Ruining Your Tires… And Your Day
It’s pothole season! This post is part of a paid partnership with Cooper Tires, which provided information for this story. Learn more about protecting your tires and your car by following the hashtag #TakeOnPotholes on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. When we first announced to our families that we were moving to Michigan, my aunt laughingly…
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…
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…
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…
Buying Tires: 10 Tips To Buy Smarter and Save Money
What Every Tire Buyer Needs To Know When It Comes to Replacing Your Tires I hate buying tires. It seems like every time I take my car in for service, a new set of tires is recommended. I hate the pressure: to buy something I’m not familiar with, not knowing if I’m getting a fair…
Tirescanner Review: On-Line Tire Buying, Affordably Priced With the Most Convenient Installation Possible
Tires. Every car has them and at some point, will need to have them replaced. It’s also one the few experiences that can drive (and has driven) me to tears. But those negative experiences can be left in the past, especially since Covid-19 has changed the way that people show up, shop, drive and interact…
Your Mom Drives a Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody!
Dream cars come in all shapes and sizes. Like Billie Eilish, this American muscle car is on my list, too. This 2019 Dodge Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody ponies up real fast with 485 horsepower and a 6.4L V8 SRT HEMI MDS engine. (SRT stands for street and racing technology, while the RT is all…