Volvo Tires

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 by Tire Rack Team
As a tire website, we do everything we can to present affordable tires for your particular vehicle. In addition, we like those tires to be of certain quality—and that's why Tire Rack does a significant amount of tire testing. We want to know how our tires roll on the road, in the snow, in the rain or over the potholes. It helps us rest assured that our Volvo tires will satisfy your individual need for control on the roads that you face. For example:

This 2008 Volvo C30 T5 features a tire size of 225/40ZR-18. We installed the Avon Tech M550 A/S, an Ultra High Performance All-Season tire that offers predictable handling on most roads. Even those covered in light snow. Read "Testing Differences in Ultra High Performance All-Season Tires" to see how they held up on our test track.

This 2008 S80 T6 features a tire size of 255/35ZR-19. We installed the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3. It's a Max Performance Summer Radial that excels in wet conditions with class-leading hydroplaning and competitive dry performance. Read "Goodyear's Product of the World...The Eagle F1 GS D3" to see what we found on our test track.

Shop by vehicle to find your Volvo tires today.

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Let's Review: Shock Absorbers, Tires and More

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 by Tire Rack Team
At Tire Rack—we love a good review. Even if it's bad. Our consumer survey results give you great product information. From shock absorber reviews to snow tire ratings, every comment our previous customers provide helps you, in turn, make an educated purchase. And it also helps us determine which products are right for you, too.

Search by vehicle. We'll recommend a few solid shock absorbers, affordable tires, brake components, even Wheels and Tire Packages. Then you can read the reviews. Here's an example:

"I'm a pretty aggressive driver. I've gone through several suspension setups and overall I am very satisfied with the sportline springs. I paired these up with some KONI yellow sport shocks and it's amazing."

Not convinced by your peers? We've done some pretty extensive tire and suspension testing at Tire Rack. We go the extra mile on our test track—literally—to review the products we sell.

And if you still have questions, contact our sales specialists. They're ready and willing to help you compare performance tires or find the right shock absorbers online or over the phone.

Once you do, don't forget to write suspension and/or tire reviews!

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Affordable Tires from Kumho

Thursday, July 9, 2009 by Sonny Mueller
Do I dare use the dreaded words....."cheap tires"?  Why settle for "cheap" when you can select a quality tire that can be well suited for your vehicle.  Sure, there is always going to be some of what we call "get what you pay for" in selecting tires.  However, while you may want the premium brands for your vehicle to get the very "best of the best", there are some alternates that still work well and, while they don't rate as high on the charts as brands like Michelin, Bridgestone, Pirelli, or Goodyear, they will still provide an excellent alternative to save a few dollars while making your financially conservative decision.

KR21




A popular choice for the small SUV, Mini-van or "family sedan" that provides long tread life with a comfortable ride:
Kumho Solus KR21















A long lasting tire for someone looking for a little more handling capability for a more responsive feel:
Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum














For the driver wanting more performance and traction levels
Kumho Ecsta AST
















For the driver with the sportier car looking for better levels of handling and performance while still wanting some ice and snow capability:
Kumho Ecsta ASX
















Want performance, but have no need for ice and snow traction:
Kumho Ecsta SPT
















Do you see occasional track time and/or want as much grip as you can without buying a dedicated race tire?
Kumho Ecsta XS










Be sure to complete your due diligence in selecting tires.  If you're looking to buy on a budget, Kumho makes some great tires that, although they won't hang with the "big dogs", you can still leave the porch while still selecting a tire that keeps your budget in line.





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