NASCAR also had to change the angle of a troublesome tire barrier in turn 12 because so many drivers were hitting it during practice. Once it was moved, the area was no longer a zone for crashing.

94: This is the load index. It’s a code for how much weight the tire can carry (check a load index chart online—94 means about 1,477 lbs). H: The speed rating. "H" means it’s good up to 130 ...

Shifting weight forward in a racecar to improve turn in is a known fact. Not only NASCAR and CART crew chiefs use this phenomena but Milliken & Milliken [1], Carroll Smith [2], and other authorities ...

CAMBER is the angle of the face of wheel in relation to a 90° line off the ground. Camber affects traction, tire patch, treadwear and handling. You might have noticed your tires wearing on the ...

According to Hodel, "A new tire will stop at 70 mph in about 190 feet, a worn out tire would stop at about 379 feet, which can mean the difference between life and death." Consumer News 3 On Your Side ...

For Sunday’s Cup Series playoff race at Martinsville Speedway (2 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, NBC Sports App), Goodyear will introduce a new left-side tire compound as it ...

William Liddiard has created a set of omnidirectional tires, called Liddiard Wheels that allow his Toyota Echo to move side-to-side and even spin in circles.

The Xfinity Series is racing at Iowa this weekend and also will have a new right-side tire there. The new right-side tire features a construction change for better wear compared to what was run last ...