Off-Road, General Knowledge, All Steven VanderPloeg Off-Road, General Knowledge, All Steven VanderPloeg

Enhance Your Off-Road Experience: The Benefits of Airing Down Tires and Tips

Letting air pressure out of your tires or “airing down” to the point of what most people would consider a flat tire, might seem like the opposite of everything you have ever learned about tires. However, in the off-road world, it is one of the single best things you can do when off the pavement. Lowering the tire pressure of your tires has many key benefits, the biggest being that it increases the surface area of the tire tread that is interacting with the ground.

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Track, Reviews, All Brian Smith Track, Reviews, All Brian Smith

651 Review - Brian Smith

This review has been a long time coming. The past two seasons have been so long and ongoing it almost doesn’t feel like the time has really passed. Today I get to talk about tires and my experience with the 651s. I’ll write on the PHI and PHI R later on as I think the 651s are the hot topics as of late.

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Rally, All Kaylee Zozos Rally, All Kaylee Zozos

What is the deal with the MRF rally tires…

Rallying is a world that requires a tough, durable tire that can give you grip on all terrains whether that be mud, gravel, sand, or snow.

The two MRF rally tires, the ZDM3, and the ZG3, have both been designed to tackle the most fierce rally and rallycross competitions on the planet. The MRF (Madras Rubber Factory) is an Indian Multinational Tyre manufacturing company, they manufacture tires for a range of uses from motorbikes to trucks.

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Daily, Track, All Rob Wilmoth Daily, Track, All Rob Wilmoth

S**t happens. Now what?

We all know that motorsports is a high risk activity. Being given the opportunity to push multiple thousands of pounds of metal around you to positions and levels of grip that you simply don't see on public streets can take its toll on the machine, as well as the person, in the best of circumstances.

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Daily, Race, All Kaylee Zozos Daily, Race, All Kaylee Zozos

The PHI Trilogy

Tire Streets sells three different PHI tires, the Accelera PHI, the PHI 2, and the PHI R. But how do they differ?

The trilogy of PHI tires is great for street driving, canyon runs, in almost any condition. Do you want to be able to perform on a track in either drift or racing situations? Do you have a low HP car (anything less than 400hp)? The PHI tires will give you that opportunity without breaking the bank.

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News & Updates, All Kaylee Zozos News & Updates, All Kaylee Zozos

The Impact of Covid...

The Coronavirus pandemic had posed many questions for a customer of Tire Streets. Such as, how long will my tires take to be delivered? And when will new stock be available? We understand that customers may have these concerns. It is no secret that Covid has impacted most businesses either for good or bad.

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General Knowledge, All Cody Whisinnand General Knowledge, All Cody Whisinnand

Tires Expire?! Why You Should Be Rocking Freshies This Season.

Did you know that rubber is an organic compound? Just like all organic compounds, rubber breaks down over time. This dramatically affects the usefulness of your tires. As rubber breaks down, the rubber actually loses elasticity and becomes a lot more fragile as it pertains to tires. So, how do you know when a tire is close to being reliable… or even dangerous to drive on.  

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Track, All Cody Whisinnand Track, All Cody Whisinnand

Getting A Grip: How Much Grip Do I Need on the Track?

Performance tires vary from tire to tire, and what you need from each tire varies depending on you, your car, and how you’re using it. Whether you’re slamming it sideways around a bend or competing for the best time around a lap, the amount of grip you need can be a little different.

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Rally, All Guest User Rally, All Guest User

Team rally Take Note.

School is back in session for all rally drivers! No… not really. But one aspect of school is a routine part of life for any team tackling the stage. Note-taking is a regular part of life for many rally drivers. Rally driving is such a technical sport, which is why it’s important for every driver and their entire team to know every inch of the stage they will be competing on.

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General Knowledge, All Cody Whisinnand General Knowledge, All Cody Whisinnand

Tyres Expire?! Why You Should Be Rocking Freshies This Season.

Did you know that rubber is an organic compound? Just like all organic compounds, rubber breaks down over time. This dramatically affects the usefulness of your tyres. As rubber breaks down, the rubber actually loses elasticity and becomes a lot more fragile as it pertains to tires. So, how do you know when a tyre is close to being reliable… or even dangerous to drive on.  

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