To understand why tread blocks are important, it’s first important to understand what they are. A tread block is the raised rubber square that makes up the part of the tread that connects with the road and gives you traction.

So how does this rubber circle make such a big difference in your performance? Let us explain. 

Armstrong tires has been around since 1912 and has navigated the toughest roads that history has thrown at it.

We decided to gather some of the most interesting tire facts and list them here for your knowledge. 

To dive right in, the first thing you need to make sure is that the tire you’re looking at is the right kind of tire for your needs. They categorize different tires into LT and P tires to let you know whether they were made for trucks or passenger cars. 

As online shopping continues to grow, our options become limitless. This is great, but with all the options can come information overload. So, how do you comb through that information and decide what’s best for you?

Tires are one of the biggest headaches to dispose of properly. You can’t compact them, burning them is a huge environmental hazard, and they don’t degrade when they are buried.

You can’t just leave them out in the yard, but you also can’t just throw in the attic, nor can you leave them in a wet basement. So then, where can you store them?

Rally drivers have a lot to focus on when it comes to event preparation, and choosing the correct tire can contribute to your performance at an overall  event. So, what should a driver be considering when choosing a tire to compete with?

They’re round, black, and made of rubber. This does not mean all tires are created for the same intended purpose.

Now that we have an idea about how they work and how they are different from one another we can start to think about which one is right for us and how to pick them out.

To be prepared for this year’s track season, these are some of the questions and thought processes that need to occur. It may seem like a lot, but let’s break it down for you.

Brake discs, calipers, and the parts immediately around them are there to absorb stored energy from the car moving when you want to slow down. This absorption creates an intense amount of heat that has to be exchanged with the air around it.

Well some tires are geared more towards intense off-roading, some are a hybrid meant for both on and off-road performance, and some are meant high-level on-road performance.

Yeah, we know drifting gets pricey, like dating an influencer during festival season expensive. Yikes. It gets tempting to cut corners where we can. One of the most tempting things to cheat on is running old rubber during competitions. We know we sell tires so its obvious that we are against it, but there is more to it.

The 20th century was filled with ways to boost rally into the international powerhouse that it is today. From intercontinental races to the rise of shorter weekend stage rallies, the sport was exploding on the international stage.

Continue your journey through the captivating history of rally racing with Part 2 of our series. Delve into the Golden Era of rally, iconic cars, legendary drivers, and unforgettable events that shaped the sport.

Continue your journey through the captivating history of rally racing with Part 2 of our series. Delve into the Golden Era of rally, iconic cars, legendary drivers, and unforgettable events that shaped the sport. Discover the milestones and motorsports legends that have left a lasting impact on rally racing. Uncover the stories and achievements that have defined the evolution of this thrilling motorsport.

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