Learn how tire siping improves winter traction with 20%+ snow grip gains. Discover if factory-siped tires are worth it for your driving conditions.
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Discover what 1,000 snow tests reveal about winter tire performance—braking distances, cold weather grip, and when they make sense for your vehicle.
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Discover the true costs of cheap rims beyond the price tag. Learn about safety certifications, hidden fees, and smart buying strategies from our 47 years of expertise.
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Discover when tires go on sale and how to save hundreds on your next set. Spring, fall, and holiday deals reveal the cheapest months to buy quality tires.
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Michelin Defender 2 tires deliver 80,000-mile warranty, 4.8/5 stars, and exceptional comfort. Real testing shows they outlast competitors by 25,000+ miles.
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Custom wheels deliver more than looks—discover the real performance benefits and psychology driving rim obsession in car culture.
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Discover which wheel brands deliver real performance. We tested Enkei, Konig, American Racing, Fuel, and Motegi to find the best quality wheels for your ride.
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Learn exactly which tires fit your car—how to read tire size, use your door-jamb placard, plus/minus sizing, load index, speed ratings, and wheel fitment—backed by Performance Plus Tire’s fitment expertise.
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Discover the 11 most popular tire types and find the perfect match for your vehicle. From all-season to ultra-high-performance, we break down features, pros, cons, and best uses.
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Insurance premiums and inflation are squeezing tire budgets. See how prices, materials, and financing affect your next set—and how to stay safe and save.
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Most car tires last around 50,000 miles. See how tire type, driving, and maintenance affect lifespan—plus when to replace and how to get more miles.
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Our guide to premium whitewall tire brands—what to expect in ride, warranty, sizes, and care—plus fitment tips, a comparison table, FAQs, and links to shop.
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Michelin Defender 2 vs Continental TrueContact Tour: 2025 tests—Continental stops shorter in wet/snow; Michelin lasts longer. Choose safety or longevity.
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Tariffs are raising wheel prices. See how 2025 duties hit steel, aluminum, and finished wheels—and smart ways to buy and save at Performance Plus Tire.
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Goodyear WeatherReady 2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2—wet vs winter grip, comfort, noise, fuel use, warranty, and value so you can buy with confidence.
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How American Racing’s Torq Thrust went from 1950s drag strips to Hollywood icons—and where to find yours at Performance Plus Tire.
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Seven overlooked drivers—from smart tires to EV engineering—are accelerating global tire growth through 2030. Data, trends, and opportunities inside.
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Explore how smart tires and self-healing rubber boost safety, cut downtime, and extend tire life—what’s real in 2025 and what’s next.
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Trace 5,000 years of tire innovation—from wooden wheels to smart, sensor-equipped rubber—and see how each breakthrough improves safety, comfort, and efficiency.
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2025 tire brand rankings focused on safety, tread life, and real-world performance—see which brands truly deliver for your vehicle and driving needs.
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New evidence challenges the Mesopotamia-first story—multiple cultures invented the wheel and evolved it from solid disks to spoked designs that transformed travel.
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From pottery turntables to carbon-fiber alloys—what a wheel is, how it works, and how it evolved. Expert insights from Performance Plus Tire.
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Self-sealing & puncture-resistant tires explained—how they work, top brands, limits, and what’s next (smart, airless, self-healing). Get expert help from Performance Plus Tire.
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Understand how TPMS sensors prevent blowouts, improve fuel economy, and extend tire life—plus when to replace or relearn sensors.
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