We know you've heard it before, but it's critical enough to bear repeating. It's also a bit daunting, too, that the tires on a vehicle are the one single link to the road surface. Think about that for a moment. You can have the most powerful engine, the most sophisticated transmission, the most elaborate super-trick suspension, and every other automotive widget known to mankind, but it all ain't worth a tinker's damn if the tires (and wheels) are subpar. In a way, it's really a bit strange but that's just how the operation of the automobile is.
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By ramonc
on 04/21/11
4:11 PM PST
The problem I have found with auto owners is the lack of information about how a tire works, its limits and the need for maintenance and safety inspection each year. The primary source needs to be the owner's manual. Secondary sources are websites and independent evaluations by professionals. Tire pressure, tire condition, alignment and balance are all important factors. Tires can only do so much. It is called tire performance limit. The more you want to brake, the less you can turn and viceversa. Wet and icy roads? Tire performance drops significantly. You need to brake BEFORE you start turning or you will slide off the road!! Good luck.
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