We’re going inter-continental to bring you the inside scoop on the newest models from Continental Tires. In addition to their already existing tire lines, Continental has released the new PureContact LS and TrueContact Tour tires – both upgraded spin-offs of their original versions. The Originals PureContact Created for sporty coupes, economy, and compact cars, the original PureContact from Continental is …
Are M+S tires the same as Winter Tires? The Answer will surprise you!
New winter tire laws and winter travel restrictions are popping up in regions of the country prone to heavy snow fall and extreme winter weather. To keep safe and legally compliant when driving in these areas it is important to know the different tire classifications and tire certifications to distinguish between all-season tires and true winter tires. The objective of these …
Nokian WRG3 All Weather Tires: Best Year Round Tire for Winter Climates
Tired of changing tires for winter weather? The cost, time and storage of a separate set of tires can be a hassle. Nokian Tire wanted to solve that issue with the Nokian WRG3 all-weather tire. Looking to provide customers with a tire that performs in summer, fall and winter, Nokian set out to design a tire that can handle dry, …
Mountain/Snowflake Symbol Tires & M+S Tires Explained
There are two common grading systems for tires to help identify winter tire traction capabilities. All tires that pass certain winter tire traction tests can be marked with a symbol molded onto the side of the tire. One is the M+S (mud and snow) symbol, and the second is the mountain/snowflake symbol. Both are based on standardized tire industry testing, …
Buying Tires Online – What to Know
Tires are not something we have to think about very often. Every three years or so we might feel the car slipping a little more than normal, or during a routine service check our mechanic tells us that we are due for new tires. But this does not mean that we should stay in the dark, and at the mercy …