Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Go Cruising Around on Bridgestone Tires and See the World
Tires from Michelin are world renowned. Many users vouch for it. From government organizations to private users, Michelin Tires is trusted by many. Their research and development center is said to be state of the art, constantly innovating and creating tires that have been trusted worldwide. Taking into consideration latest requirements, road conditions and vehicle upgrades detailed research is being carried on continuously to improve upon the existing products. Michelin Tires are widely used for racing cars and on racing tracks. Formula One cars, rally cars and bikes sport Michelin Tires. From tires for trucks and heavy load vehicles to sleek mean running machines, Michelin Tires is a hands-down favorite for the European community.
Michelin summer tires as the name indicates are suited for the weather conditions in the summer. These tires are proven capabilities to increase fuel economy, last long and have great braking capabilities. The Pilot Exalto model is known to be famous for negotiating sharp bends on wet roads. For the fastest cars like the Porche, Michelin has its Pilot Speed which is very popular amongst racers and those who live life on the edge. For vans, Michelin offers the Agilis while for all terrain four by four their pick is the Michelin Latitude. Covering a broad spectrum of vehicles, Michelin has truly established its mark in the automobile industry.
When we talk about the wet roads, how can we forget the snow of the winter? From snow to sleet to ice all pose dangerous driving conditions and only the best tires can handle the unsafe road conditions safely. Michelin Alpine tires are meant for snow driving. It can be used for fast cars in snowy road conditions. These roads take in to wet slippery road well and handles the curves and sudden breaking safely. It almost eliminates the chances of skidding because of its excellent tread and tire threads. Some of the winter tires from Michelin are Latitude Alpine, Primacy Alpine and Agilis Snow Ice all are suitable for vans and all terrain vehicles.
Since Michelin spends a lot on research every year, their tire variations according to extreme weather conditions are truly manufactured to meet the ruthless driving conditions. Remember maintaining the balance of the vehicle and carrying the load of the vehicle along with a smooth ride depend a lot on the tires.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Report C8 to go Radical with Mid Mounted V6 Corvette C7
A couple of weeks ago, we told you about General Motors plans for the new Corvette, dubbed C7, that will hit the market by 2012. Now, Autoweek is bringing news on the for the next major model change, the C8, thats expected to be released after 2016.
"That [the C7] will be the last of the traditional, old-style Corvettes," said an unnamed senior GM insider to AutoWeek.
The C8, which would have been the C7 if GM hadnt entered bankruptcy last year, is said to ditch the Corvettes trademark front-mounted, large-displacement V8 setup that has been used in all six generations (though the C1 was also offered with a six-cylinder unit) for a mid-engine layout with a turbocharged V6 powertrain.
The report adds that the C8 will also boast a lightweight alloy body and a more compact footprint.
The question we pose here is this: if the report turns out to be true, and taking into consideration the introduction of the new Camaro with its old-school muscle car charm, is GMs move to turn the page on the Corvette in the right direction?
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Gearing up to go riding
As part of an upcoming series for my column at Wheels.ca, I am about to learn how to ride a motorcycle. Thats right, a dyed in the wool automotive fanatic is going to ride. I fit the demographic perfectly: A forty something guy who feels the need to get out on the open road. Except for one thing: I am no particular fan of bikes. Sure, I appreciate the mechanical aspect of them and I LOVE shooting them trackside, but I have never really had any interest in riding them. So why am I going through this?
Traditionally, the age group that was most likely to be killed or injured on a bike was a male in his twenties. These days, as the bike hobby explodes with an influx of middle aged men and women, that number has changed. These days, the group that is most likely to damage themselves iswell, me. I am planning to get my M license as a complete newbie and will post my adventure for all to see.
The first step to doing this right was to enroll in a motorcycle training course. Remember, I know very little about bikes. I am set up to take a riding school with the Rider Training Institute in a couple of weeks. RTI is one of the most respected riding schools in Southern Ontario, so I feel comfortable placing my future in their hands.
After training (well, before really) the most important part of staying safe on a bike is to be wearing the correct gear. That means, at the very least, a proper helmet, riding jacket, gloves and boots. A friend in the motorcycle industry introduced me to Tom Whitson at GP Bikes, just down the road from me in Whitby, knowing that the GP team would steer me in the right direction. Tom set me up with seasoned rider Maureen to show me around the store and teach me a bit about rider safety equipment. That was a good thing, because I had no idea just how many choices were available in gear. While safety is of the utmost importance, this stuff has to fit both the body and the attitude or nobody is going to wear it. That means the myriads of colours and styles of every piece of personal gear also come in a wide range of sizes, even big enough to fit a guy like me!
After ended up with a jacket from Canadian company Joe Rocket, that does double duty for Spring & Summer thanks to a zip out liner. In orange and black, I can be sure that drivers wont miss me on the road and my friends will be able to make jokes about The Great Pumpkin. A pair of Five gloves look mean and are super comfy. For my feet, I chose a mid-height boot from Alpinestars. To protect my brains, I grabbed a Scorpion Exo full-face helmet with a super cool skull motif.
Now that Im all geared up, Im ready to get schooled by RTI. Check back soon for more on that in a couple of weeks.
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