A Guide to Choosing Automobile Tires

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ILLUSTRATION: DON OSBY
Charles Goodyear knew he was onto something when, in 1839, he tossed a wad of raw rubber against a hot woodstove and discovered vulcanization.

A glimpse into the complex task of choosing automobile tires.

A Guide to Choosing Automobile Tires

Charles Goodyear knew he was onto something when, in 1839, he tossed a wad of raw rubber against a hot woodstove and discovered vulcanization. But, visionary though he may have been, the then-destitute inventor could hardly have imagined the capabilities of today’s automobile tire. This guide provides information the consumer needs when choosing automobile tires.

Carcass Design

It almost goes without saying that you’re in the market for a radial-ply tire. Almost, because the country dweller may be one of the few people who still have a reason other than plain stinginess to buy a bias-ply tire.

  • Published on Jul 1, 1988
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