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AUTOMOTIVE
The Ultimate
Guide to Tires
Most of us rely on tires every day
of our lives. Yet we understand
surprisingly little about these
rolling pieces of rubber that
separate rim from road. Sure, we
know to keep them filled with air
and fix them when they're flat –
but confusion abounds about the
different types, terminology and
traits, from rubber composition
and tread patterns to performance.
We spoke to industry experts for
a deep dive on the topic of tires.
by Benjamin Yong
