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…
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. What…
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…
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…
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…
Michelin’s “Safe When New, Safe When Worn” Tires: The Best Tires … Get Better With Wear?
If only that new car smell could last as long. When I met my husband in 2004, he had owned his 2000 Range Rover for a couple of years. He bought it used, and I’m telling you he L-O-V-E-D that car. As in, maybe second only to me. He has a thing for the Land…
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…
Need New Tires? What You Should Know About Choosing the Right Tires for You
I’ve never met a driver who was excited to buy new tires. Most of my customers look so disappointed when I share the bad news. It’s hard to blame them. Tires seem like a big investment. Like it or not, you’re going to need to replace your tires at some point. Here’s how to choose…
What to Know About Tires Before You Buy
Once you know, it’s easy. Most of us don’t think twice about those rings of black rubber until something goes wrong. We head to a shop that smells like tires and is full of displays about tires that do more to confuse than inform. We often rely on the salesperson behind the counter to suggest…