Advancements in compound chemistry have made it possible for tire makers to deliver sporty rubber that also works well ...

F1 decision makers have just voted to reduce the number of tire sets available to drivers from 13 to 11 at two events in 2023. Furthermore, the FIA will introduce a new approach to qualifying for ...

Michelin says the new compound grips and brakes a little better and outperforms rivals for for both comfort and longevity. Mark Richardson travelled to Quebec to put the claims to the test ...

SUWANEE, Ga. — Maxxis Tire International is updating the tread compound used in its Victra VR-1 and Victra RC-1 "extreme" summer tires to enhance some key performance parameters. Reacting to customer ...

If you want more traction on icy winter roads, snow tires could be the way to go. Here's what to know, including how much you ...

Managing tire wear while putting on a good show at short tracks has been a challenge since the Next Gen Cup Series race car was introduced. After testing a softer tire at the All-Star Race at North ...

When it comes to winter tires, you might think they all perform similarly. But really, they're like to every other tire, in that rubber compound can change performance drastically, regardless of tread ...

Choosing the right rubber is one of the most important safety decisions a driver makes, and auto experts in 2026 are ...

For 2021, Formula 1 cars will use seven tire compounds, including five slick compounds for dry tracks and two rain compounds for wet tracks. These compounds are identified by five different colors.

NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-MERCI, Quebec – If you really want to evaluate a winter tire, the following three things are essential: snow ...

MADISON, Ill. – At a race weekend with future rides and a championship on the line, IndyCar and its tire partner, Firestone, have their eyes on history. For the first time in major American open-wheel ...