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What tire wear can tell you about ride control

Tire Review Magazine

When a vehicle goes into a turn, the body can lean, and it can be worse on vehicles with a high center of gravity like crossovers, SUVs and pickup trucks. When the body of a car or truck leans, it can induce a positive camber on the outside wheel — positive camber and the transferred weight scrub the outer edge of the tire.

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Rise of Aging Vehicles Could Mean New Opportunities for OEM Parts Dealers

AutoSuccess

Among other factors, better vehicle quality and economic considerations have led to people keeping their passenger and light truck vehicles for longer. According to S&P Global, the average age of vehicles in the U.S. years (see chart below).

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The relationship between tire traction and tread design

Tire Review Magazine

A tire optimized for dry traction will be designed to maintain contact with the road surface when the tire rotates. Race tire treads have very high contact areas, with very few voids, and premier raw material technology for maximum performance for wet and dry traction.

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The relationship between tire traction and tread design

Tire Review Magazine

A tire optimized for dry traction will be designed to maintain contact with the road surface when the tire rotates. Race tire treads have very high contact areas, with very few voids, and premier raw material technology for maximum performance for wet and dry traction.