A snowstorm can quickly change driving on mountain roads from an enjoyable adventure into a hazardous experience. Years ago, government agencies in mountainous regions required vehicles to be equipped with tire chains (or at least have them stored in the trunk) before the vehicle would be allowed to begin travel through snow covered mountain passes […] More »
By: admin | October 28, 2009
Whenever installing winter tires, drivers should recognize that the personality and handling traits of winter tires will feel different than the summer or all-season tires being replaced. Since winter tires are dedicated to providing more traction in snow and on ice, extra care should be taken by drivers to familiarize themselves with their vehicle’s traction […] More »
By: admin | October 26, 2009
Several vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s manuals recommend operating winter tires several psi (typically 3-5) higher than their recommended pressures for summer and all-season tires. While none of them actually provide the reason why, there are several scenarios that would support the practice. First and foremost is that winter tires feature more aggressive tread designs, softer tread […] More »
By: admin | October 26, 2009
The Ford F250 Super Crew 4 x 4 Pirelli Scorpion STR A is a premium highway all-season tire with above average quality. Scorpion STR A’s are intended for use on light trucks, crossover, and sport utility vehicles and considered to be highway, all-season tires. Characteristics of the Pirelli Scorpion STR A Pirelli Scorpion STR A […] More »
By: admin | June 24, 2009
The Ford F250 Super Crew 4×4 Wrangler SR-A is a versatile all-season tire with proven quality, intended for use on cars and light trucks Characteristics of the Wrangler SR-A The Super Crew 4×4 Wrangler SR-A’s provide year-round traction, easy management, value, and low vibration and noise levels. These tires are Original Equipment (OE) for the […] More »
By: admin | June 17, 2009
The Ford F250 SuperCrew 4×4 General Tire Grabber AT2 is a premium On/Off road, all-terrain, all-season tire with superior quality intended for use on light trucks and sport utility vehicles. It should be noted that some Grabber AT 2 tires have been identified as “not rated for severe snow.” Ford F250 SuperCrew 4×4 General Tire […] More »
By: admin | May 13, 2009
The Ford F 250 Super Crew 4×4 Pirelli Scorpion ATR is a premium On/Off road all-terrain light truck tire with superior quality. The Pirelli Scorpion ATR tire is intended for use on pickup trucks, crossovers, and sport utility vehicles. Characteristics of the Pirelli Scorpion ATRPirelli Scorpion ATR tires provide On/Off road all-terrain capabilities: comfort and […] More »
By: admin | May 8, 2009
