Funny thing about traction: It’s hard to tell how much you need, but it’s easy to tell when you don’t have enough. That’s one of my favorite quotes from Bridgestone’s former director of engineering ...

In the Pacific Northwest, holiday travel also means traveling through mountain passes covered in snow and ice, often with low ...

For those living in colder climes, winter presents its share of driving challenges. Once upon a time, General Motors took a novel approach to improving winter traction with the Liquid Tire Chain ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon and Washington residents are now legally allowed to put studded tires on their vehicles in preparation for the winter season. In both states, drivers can use studded ...

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] Since their industry introduction about two decades ago, low-rolling-resistance tires have come a long way in improving fuel efficiency, ...

There are no prescribed wet traction standards for commercial vehicle tires, but tire makers are more than aware of customer concerns. TORONTO, Ont. — Funny thing about traction, it’s hard to tell how ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I am having a dispute with two of my three sons. They claim that in order to increase traction on snow and ice, and even sand, one should remove air from the tires to increase the ...

CHALFONT, Pa. (Feb. 17, 2015) — Perhaps it's one of those burdens of youth, but Andy Chalofsky is quite the restless entrepreneur. In 2008 — at age 22 — Mr. Chalofsky became co-owner of Chalfont-based ...

To quote Game of Thrones, winter is coming, and you’ll need traction to stay on the road. Starting Nov. 1, the use of studded tires can resume, which can be used up until March 31, according to the ...

Driving through snow and ice this winter? You'll be safer if your tires display this small (but important) symbol.

AKRON — Solid specialty tires have been growing in popularity among materials handlers, construction contractors and others looking to reduce down time and boost profits, according to tire makers ...