ANAKEE, Superb traction on dry and wet surfaces Great handling at low and high speeds The Michelin Anakee is the ideal companion for big-bore adventure touring bikes. With its large tread blocks, the Anakee exhibits extraordinary road manners thanks to its silica-charged tread compound and reinforced carcass construction. Its stability and control on dirt roads is [...]
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Tire Rotation Encourages Even Tread Wear
There are many difficult maintenance and repair chores associated with your automobile, but tire rotation isn’t one of them … and it’s a service that clearly adds to your bottom line. If you know how to change a flat tire, then you have all the necessary skills to perform your own tire rotation. The concept [...]
Tire Recalls For Tread Separation Still Plague Automotive Sector
Firestone had to undertake a massive tire recall back in 2000 involving tires made for SUVs. Out of some 14 million sold, the approximately 6.5 million still on the road were recalled. The story, highlighted by numerous rollover deaths, remained in the news for months, and had a severe impact on the manufacturer. Among other [...]
Accurate Wheel Alignment Extends Tire Tread Life
Michigan and Ohio drivers experience five different seasons: summer, fall, winter, spring and pothole season. Occasionally called kettles or chuckholes, potholes appear after water freezes in cracks or crevices of the road surface. Periodic freezing and thawing causes them to widen and surrounding surface region to flake away. The hole then further expands as vehicles [...]
Don’t Tread Lightly: a Closer Look at Your Vehicle’s Tires
by Jimi Photog Don’t Tread Lightly: a Closer Look at Your Vehicle’s Tires What is the least appreciated part of a vehicle? A good answer would be the tires. Most people don’t give much thought to their tires until it’s too late– until they fail. And when tires fail, it could mean just two things: [...]
Tire Rotation Encourages Even Tread Wear
by NCReedplayer Tire Rotation Encourages Even Tread Wear There are many difficult maintenance and repair chores associated with your automobile, but tire rotation isn’t one of them … and it’s a service that clearly adds to your bottom line. If you know how to change a flat tire, then you have all the necessary skills [...]
How to Check Tire Tread Depth
Why bother checking tire tread depth? Tire tread is what keeps your tires on the road. When driving in rain or snow the tread is designed to throw the water or snow out from underneath the tires so that you do not lose control of your vehicle due to hydroplaning or other traction related issues. [...]

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