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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.
The TL;DR: Yes I know we just took one but now our containers from earlier in the year have arrived and ocean freight prices are in another universe so here we are.
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.
As many of you know from reading my other content, I'm competing in the SCCA Time Trials series, which requires a 200 Treadwear or higher tire for everything but the most extreme cars that compete. This is a great spot for the Accelera 651 Sport 200 Treadwear, where I finished 2nd in class at VIR in March of 2021.
Have the days gone of going to a garage and purchasing a set of tires? At Tire Streets we think that purchasing tires online is the way forward. Being able to pick and choose your perfect set of tires at your own leisure without the pressure of purchasing on the spot. What could be better?
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.
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.
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.
Ultra-High-Performance tires are designed to do, well exactly what the name implies… enhance the performance of your car. Whether you’re driving an RS3 or MX5 a UHP or all-season tire may be what you need to make the most out of what’s under the hood.
Just as no two fingerprints are the same, no two tire warranties are as well. If we could tell you exactly the right combination of things to consider we would have unlocked the million-dollar question. But, because YOUR needs are different, what may be a great warranty for one driver may not be as great for you.
R-compound tires are one of the few secret weapons in many performance driver’s back pockets across the globe. R-compound is short for race compound because that specific rubber compound is designed to be used on the track.
Being an athlete isn’t cheap. It’s one of the undying truths that hold true in any sport you participate in. One of the biggest challenges is balancing quality equipment with the health of your wallet. Just like some guy said… “Who says you can’t have both?”
We'll be real with you: the price change is driven by global increases in materials and freight costs. These increases have impacted the cost of all consumer products, and tire production, and shipping is no different.
When you are thinking about sponsorship, there is a lot to consider and weigh against where you are (honestly) in your career and what you are willing to do. So, let’s look at the options:
There are typically three categories of tires that you see on the race track (road course), and they each have their pro's, con's, places, benefits, and strengths. They also have their price points which have to be factored in. In my opinion these categories are: street tires, inexpensive lapping tires, and competition tires.
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.
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’ve already heard a lot about things like heat cycles, heat dispersion, grip, contact areas, and the like. When browsing through all the materials one thing became clear, they were all incredibly technical, and they only covered one topic at a time.
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.
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.
The Accelera 651 Sport is one of the most versatile r-compound tires out there. It’s been tried-and-true in autoX, drifting and time attack.
What is an R-compound and why does it matter? Trust us - if you aren’t already using r-compounds, they will change your life.
The lifespan of a tire can make or break how you perform at your next event. The last thing anyone wants is buying a boatload of tires to realize they aren’t designed for the application you are using them in.
Tires are the unsung heroes of our vehicles. They connect us to the road, keep us safe, and play a significant role in how our vehicles perform. Yet, they're often overlooked until there's a problem. Ignoring tire maintenance can lead to a host of issues, some of which can be costly. Let's delve into why tire maintenance should be a priority for every driver.