Apple remains quiet about any plans for self-driving cars, but it continues to file patents that clue us into what the technology company is interested in. A new patent revolves around detecting speed and behavior at a self-driving car’s tires.…
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2020 Ford Explorer fights punctures with self-sealing tires
The 2020 Ford Explorer will do its darnedest to make sure a tire puncture won’t immediately put a driver on the side of the road with self-sealing tires from Michelin. Michelin’s self-sealing tires aren’t new—they were developed for the Chevrolet…
Are expensive tires worth the price?
Follow Jeff [embedded content] Everyone likes to find ways to save money. With respect to your car, there are times when you can opt for lower octane fuel, more affordable oil, and non-OEM parts. But should you skimp when it…
What's the performance difference between new and used tires?
Follow Jeff [embedded content] Jason Fenske from Engineering Explained is here to tell you all about what happens as your tires wear down. While you think it’s a simple reduction in grip, there’s a whole lot more to process. In…
Michelin wants to replace oil with wood in tires
Michelin Pilot Super Sport tire fitted to the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Enlarge Photo Wooden tires don’t have the best ring to them, but Michelin firmly believes they’ll be a reality in 2020. The French tire maker told Motoring in a…
Michelin working on tires rated to 300 MPH
Follow Jeff Supercars have become hypercars, and with that moniker upgrade we’ve seen a move to insane performance figures. The idea of a sub-2.0 seconds for the 0-60 mph run is being discussed while the other end of the speed…