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The Myth of the All-Season Tire.
- Source :
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Popular Mechanics . Dec2011, Vol. 188 Issue 12, p115-117. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the study conducted by the journal for comparing the efficiency of all-season tires with tires made for driving on snow. The study was conducted in Minnesota and various measures like braking, acceleration, and climbing were analyzed. It shows lack traction in all-season tires as compared with dedicated snow tires. Also offered are guidelines for selecting winter tires.
- Subjects :
- *AUTOMOBILE tires
*STUDDED tires
*AUTOMOBILE braking
*AUTOMOBILE acceleration
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00324558
- Volume :
- 188
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Popular Mechanics
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 71114114