Most automakers fit inexpensive low-rolling resistance tires to their new vehicles. While this decision effectively keeps assembly costs down and fuel economy up, original equipment (OE) tires may comprise ultimate handling, traction, braking, and wear. Thankfully, fitting a replacement set of higher-performance tires will drastically improve the way your vehicle drives and increase safety.
Proving that tires—the only part of a vehicle in contact with the road—are the single most essential performance upgrade you can make to any vehicle, I replaced the worn OE tires on my daughter’s car with a set of premium replacement tires.
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