All posts by studio3

22

Sep

muddy tire

Mud, Rocks, and Clay: How to Clean Tires Properly After Going Off-Road

Published: September 22, 2026

A muddy bog might be exactly what your all-terrain tires were built for, but leaving that mud, clay, and packed rock on your tires afterward can quietly cause damage. Cleaning up properly after a trail run protects both your tires and your ride home. Why Cleaning Your Tires After Off-Roading Matters Mud and clay hold moisture against the tire...

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22

Sep

Car hitting brakes

Do Worn-Out Tires Force Your Brakes to Work Harder?

Published: September 22, 2026

Yes, worn tires make your brakes work harder to accomplish the same job, especially in wet conditions. Tread depth and braking performance are directly connected, and the difference isn't small. Understanding how the two systems work together helps explain why tire maintenance is also brake and safety maintenance. How Tread Depth Affects Stopping...

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22

Sep

curb rash tire

Curb Rash vs. Structural Damage: When to Replace a Scraped Sidewall

Published: September 22, 2026

Curb rash is almost always cosmetic, but a scraped sidewall isn't automatically safe just because it looks minor. Knowing the difference between surface damage and structural damage can keep a curb scrape from turning into a blowout down the road. What Curb Rash Actually Is Curb rash refers to scuffing, scratching, or gouging on a wheel or tire...

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21

Sep

tire blowout

How Summer Heat Affects Your Tires: The Science of High-PSI Blowouts

Published: September 21, 2026

Summer heat doesn't just make the asphalt hot to the touch, it changes the actual air pressure inside your tires, and that shift is behind a lot of preventable blowouts every year. Understanding the science makes it easy to stay ahead of it. Why Heat Increases Tire Pressure Air expands when it heats up, and a tire is a sealed container, so that...

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21

Sep

Man replacing a tire on a car

Can You Daily Drive an All-Terrain Tire?

Published: September 21, 2026

Yes, you can daily drive an all-terrain tire; plenty of truck and SUV owners do it every day. But an A/T tire trades some on-road comfort for off-road capability, so it's worth knowing what you're gaining and what you're giving up before you commit to one as your everyday tire. What an All-Terrain Tire Is Built For All-terrain tires are designed...

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21

Sep

electric car at charging station

Do EVs Really Need Special Tires?

Published: September 21, 2026

Yes, electric vehicles put different demands on a tire than a gas-powered car does, and the tire underneath you matters more than most EV owners realize. Instant torque, extra battery weight, and a whisper-quiet cabin all change what a tire has to deliver. Here's what's actually different, and how to make sure your EV is riding on the right...

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27

Aug

GT Radial’s Best Weekend of the Season: Two Drivers on the Podium at Formula Drift Seattle

Published: August 27, 2026

Formula Drift Seattle delivered GT Radial's strongest showing of the 2026 season, with two drivers landing on the podium in front of a sold-out crowd of roughly 20,000 fans. Conor Shanahan took the top spot, finishing 1st, while Branden Sorensen rounded out the podium in 3rd. It's a result that speaks for itself, and one the whole GT Radial team...

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27

Aug

History and Storms: GT Radial’s Cameron Sorenson Youngest Ever PROSPEC Winner as Weather Cuts Event Short

Published: August 27, 2026

The biggest highlight of the weekend came in the PROSPEC category, where 14-year-old GT Radial driver Cameron Sorenson, made Formula Drift history by becoming the youngest driver ever to win a PROSPEC event. It was an incredible performance and a milestone moment for the series. Unfortunately, the PRO competition was cut short due to severe...

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7

Jul

GT Radial Sweeps Qualifying at Formula DRIFT Stafford

Published: July 7, 2026

American-Made Competition Tire Sends Six Drivers to the Top 16, Shanahan Podiums STAFFORD, CT (June 22, 2026) – GT Radial turned in one of its strongest weekends of the 2026 Formula DRIFT season June 18–20 at Stafford Motor Speedway, sweeping the top three qualifying positions and advancing six drivers to the Top 16 in PRO competition at...

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Jun

spinning tire

How Tires Affect Your Car’s Acceleration and Braking

Published: June 1, 2026

When drivers think about vehicle performance, engines and braking systems usually take center stage. Yet every ounce of power and stopping force ultimately depends on a much smaller detail: the tires connecting your vehicle to the road. With more than 25 years in North America and the backing of Giti Tire, a global tire manufacturer serving...

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