UHP Tires versus DOT Race Tires
If you ever take your car to the track or drag strip, you have likely considered buying race tires that are made for competition. A tire that can help lower lap times, and be used on the street at the same time seems like a great option for anyone that does not have the luxury […]
How Falken puts High Performance Tires to the Ultimate Test
Formula Drift Racing Heritage Motorsports and racing is tough on performance tires, so it’s a great way for manufacturers to test new rubber formulations and tire designs. Every week Falken Tire engineers are in pit lanes around the country gathering data to improve the performance of their high performance tires. One of the motorsports that […]
Nitrogen or Compressed Air – Which One is Better for Car and Truck Tires?
Both race car and airplane tires are inflated with nitrogen instead of regular compressed air, as well as some commercial truck tires. Now, many garages and tire shops are offering compressed nitrogen for your automobile and truck tires. What are the benefits from inflating tires with nitrogen? Nitrogen-filled tires hold their pressure a little longer […]