Consumer Reports for Tires

Exclusive summary about Consumer Reports for Tires by Reid Martens

The first place you can find consumer reports for tires is in the actual Consumer Reports magazine, or on their website. The Consumer Reports website also has lots of helpful information from their past reviews, so this is another good resource for information.

Many sites like Amazon.com allow users to post reviews and ratings for the products they sell. If there are lots of reviews posted, however, and many are negative, chances are that is indicative of the overall results.

Google and other search engines are also a good place to find consumer reviews of tires. If you enter the brand and model of tire you're looking at along with the word "reviews" you'll find lots of places such as blogs and forums where people are free to post their experiences.

Improve Gas Mileage with Low Rolling Resistance Tires

Exclusive summary about Low Rolling Resistant Tires by Jared Kugel

Low rolling resistance tires are specially engineered to reduce the amount of energy that is wasted as heat as the tire spins. Since cars without these tires spend a lot of energy overcoming rolling resistance, gas mileage suffers as a direct result. In addition to consumer interest, manufacturers looking to meet CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards are choosing to equip their vehicles with LRR tires.

If you are a driver concerned with getting the most miles per gallon, investing in low rolling resistance tires is a smart move. When combined with other fuel-efficient strategies, these tires deliver stellar performance and markedly improved mileage of up to 5-10%!

Tires for Hybrid Car

Exclusive summary about Tires for a Hybrid Car by Will Treps

The tires for hybrid car are also designed to contribute to fuel efficiency and minimized road resistance.

Tires for these types of cars are generally low-rolling resistance tires. Every time the tires of your car need to be replaced, always use tires that are specifically made for hybrid vehicles. Low-rolling resistance tires roll easily on the surface, reducing drag and resistance. When buying low-rolling resistance tires, see to it that they are made out of a composite of rubber particles, which create more energy efficient, stiff low-rolling tires. Instead of the high PST's in conventional tires, hybrid car tires utilize less air pressure.

There are many advantages to buying tires for hybrid car. Some drivers don't feel that the tires grip the surface well.

Recommendations on Hybrid Car Tires

It is important that you know how to assess hybrid car tires for better performance. Gas mileage is influenced more than just the weight and size of the tire. Keep in mind that rolling resistance of a tire has a bigger influence. Basically, harder tires equal less rolling resistance.

Generally, if the tire is too round or too hard, the tire-patch will be too small to adhere to the road surface effectively. The majority of hybrid cars utilize some kind of low rolling resistance tire. Several hybrid car users suggest an absolute minimum of psi or 35 psi. Always remember, though, the safety issues regarding over-inflating your tires.