When a prototype tire is evaluated for a 3PMSF rating, it undergoes the American ... trailer loaded with weight to simulate the mass and traction of a vehicle, and it's then rotated on a ...

But Michelin gave it a rating of 500. Why ... and they definitely won’t have the traction of a winter tire in the snow. But they won’t be useless in either context, either.

A tire's load rating is the maximum weight the tire is ... which translates into deeper lugs that provide better traction and thicker, stronger sidewalls. Keep weight in mind as a factor when ...

We asked Tire Rack testing manager TJ Campbell for the skinny on the new rating, and he told us ... have an internationally agreed-upon test for traction on icy surfaces concerning braking.

While tire sizes are nearly always listed in millimeters ... which prevents tires from locking up, the Traction rating isn't as meaningful as it once was. The "Temperature" rating is somewhat ...

durability and traction, SimpleTire said. SimpleScore goes beyond conventional tire rating systems, the Philadelphia-based retailer said, serving both as a tire rating and a comprehensive buying guide ...

Bandvulc has unveiled a 315/70 size for its fifth-generation Wastemaster tire (Wastemaster 5) with a high load rating, ...

And while they're chasing durability, efficiency and quiet, engineers are still trying to design a tire with good handling ...

Featured on SimpleTire’s website, SimpleScore presents a simplified tire-buying experience by transforming complex data into a user-friendly rating system. Drawing upon tire manufacturer data ...

SEE ALSO: Cooper Tire Discoverer AT/W Tire Review Regardless of which size or rating is selected ... that wipe away water to give a tire better traction in the rain. Cooper uses what the brand ...