Off-Road Truck Tires - The Truth

Whether you're sand-racing, rock-crawling, mud-plowing, or whatever other off-road activities conceivable, it's important to understand precisely why you need a set of off-road truck tires.

A common misconception with regard to offroad tires is that you need them for improved traction on rugged terrain, and naturally, the general consensus suggests that larger tires equate to more traction. While such an assumption makes sense, it is not entirely accurate. True, the right off-road tires can provide some additional traction in off-road conditions, but there are better, more efficient ways to improve traction than simply bulking up the rubber.

If traction is your primary concern, trucks parts like a traction differential (locker) with stock offroad tires are more beneficial for your rig than just adding a set of taller, more aggressive offroad tires. Or for that matter, a winch is probably a smart idea before anything else.

A locker or other 4x4-related truck parts could inspire excessive boldness, causing you to get caught in some real jams and then you’ll wish that you opted for the winch instead. The point is larger off-road tires are meant first and foremost for the purpose of raising the height and ground clearance of your rig to enable steeper ascent and descent in off-road terrain.

Simply put, when driving over boulders, slogging through mud, coasting across the desert, or even just making your way through the occasional forest trail, higher ground clearance facilitates negotiating certain obstacles.

Not to downplay the traction aspect of offroad tires, as a set of mud terrain bias offroad tires will most definitely perform better in the mud than a set of all-season radials.

Rather, improved traction is more of a secondary function that still bears importance, but should not the sole consideration when it comes to buying truck tires, as there are far better truck parts available for meeting that goal.

Juan Manuel Fangio

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Juan Manuel Fangio,Maserati 250F,Nurburgring 1957.

What about the Nano Car Project of TaTa ??? When Nano will hit the Market ???

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What about Nano Car's Project ???
Ahmedabad, Oct 14 (IANS) says The foundation stone for the Tata's Nano car project at Sanand near Ahmedabad will be laid Nov 3, As In Gujarat, all new undertakings , traditionally begin on this day. Even if there is no word yet from the Tata group on the subject, Chief Minister Narendra Modi is also keen that the project is formally launched Nov 3. Sources said that Tata Motors was handed over 1,100 acres on Oct 9, and the transfer of land to Tata Motors has been completed at Sanand.
New s of objections are also raised by some Farmers and it is told there were no serious issues and the status of land handed over to the TaTa s would not be affected.

Lancia D-50

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Alberto Ascari,Lancia D-50,Monaco 1955

Peter Collins

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Peter Collins,Ferrari 801,Nurburgring 1957

China 08

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you've got to see this big,click on pick...

whether it's Mclaren or Ferrari i paint,i'm chappy that's happy...

Lewis and Mclaren were on it! not putting a wheel wrong in China.

Brazil is going to be a proper cracker...

Ronnie Peterson,F2

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Super Swede, Ronnie Peterson

winning his first F2 race.

March 712,Rouen 1971

Shadow DN-4

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Jackie Oliver,Shadow DN-4 CanAm 1974

Japanese Grand Prix 08

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The winner was unexpected,

Alonso and Renault did another great job

The FIA penalties were as bad as ever,

this time Massa got an extra point for crashing into Bourdais

and the best bit...wait for it...

Bridgestone is solving global warming by putting green stripes on their tyres...genius!

Best Tops for Every Jeep, Trucks and SUV Owners

Did you know that Jeeps, 4x4s and trucks have always been known for their abilities off-road? And they are also popular with its endurance. It is the reason why vehicle owners put much effort in putting accessories and modifying their rides to make it more appealing compare to the others.

Now, Jeeps are widely open, jeep enthusiast look for the most suitable tops for their vehicles. It is another way to jazz up your rugged vehicle and a sure way to protect you and your passengers against accident. These best tops vehicle make can be used and installed for jeep, truck and SUV's. Whatever weather you may encounter on the road, you are assured that your top got you covered.

Do what you think is the most affordable and most practical modification in your rig. Doing an overhaul in your exterior by adding a top that will give you an eye-catching vehicle and a more comfortable ride is one good tip. It is not only your protection from inevitable weather and corrosion. It will also prevent your vehicle's rig from unwanted damages due to pollution, air pressure and other elements.

Forget old stuff, out of style Jeeps or trucks behind. Now is the time to jazz it up, make a good modification and put a magic touch on it. Put a bestop vehicle make and other accessories that will not only provide style and elegance, but also various benefits on your rig's functionality.

A lot of reliable online and offline parts and accessories stores are out there. Be sure to find the right tops that will exactly fit to your type of vehicle and those that are easy to assemble and maintain.

Alan Jones

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Another Williams streetfighter,Alan Jones,Long Beach 1978

Nico Rosberg

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The new Singapore track was very inspiring,so exciting to see the cars flashing by under the spot lights.

Here is Nico Rosberg,who was electric on his way to 2nd

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sometimes these pesky scans

don't do the paintings any justice...

still musn't grumble,it is great to share

AC Cobra 212 S/C Sports Car 3506 cc V8 Twin Turbo (Lotus) Engine

AC Cobra 212 S/C

The AC Cobra 212 S/C used the ultra low weight of the advanced Formula One carbon fibre body technology pioneered on the AC Cobra MKIV CRS. High performance Avon tyres have been selected to create a special road/race package for the AC Cobra 212 S/C to ensure that the output of the Lotus V8 reaches the road.Powering the AC 212 S/C is a 350 bhp Lotus engineered 3.5 Litre, V8, Twin Turbo engine mated to a 6 speed gearbox all hidden under a carbon fiber body.
John Owen says,"With the AC 212 S/C we've been able to bring together three tremendous assets in the same package".
AC Car Group Limited's Chief Engineer and the man who earlier led the Lotus design team which conceived the V8 unit. "We've got the ultimate sports car looks of the iconic AC Cobra. We've developed the pioneering F1 carbon fibre technology from the CRS. And we've mated all of this to one of the most powerful engines available today - the Lotus V8."
The car develops 350 bhp at 6,500 rpm and 295 lb ft of torque at 4,000 rpm. It drives through a Tremec T56 six-speed manual gearbox and BTR Hydratrak final drive (ratio 3.73:1) to the rear axle. Power steering is standard together with AP Racing dual circuit servo-assisted ventilated discs all round.The specifications of the AC Cobra 212 S/C model reflects the power of the 3.5 litre Lotus engine with twin Garratt turbochargers.
"The AC Cobra 212 S/C is a hugely valuable addition to our line up of models which so proudly display their AC Cobra pedigree", said Mike Hall, AC Car Group Limited's Joint Chairman. "