Whether styling on the street, racing on the track, or mudding off road, wheels and tires can make all the difference between a great ride or an exercise in frustration. Because, let's face it: your car or truck's performance potential is determined where the rubber meets the road.
Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook is your comprehensive source for sorting out the wide variety of options available for today's enthusiast. Author Richard Newton provides everything you need to know about how wheels and tires work together to affect performance, and gives helpful advice on selecting the perfect combination for your car or truck.
Looking to go four-wheeling? Autocrossing? Customizing for the street? From off-road to racing to show vehicles, Wheel and Tire Performance Handbook answers all your questions. It's the ultimate source of wheel and tire information for your car or truck!
Table of Contents
- Vehicle Dynamics
- Tire Overview
- Wheels
- Performance Tires and Wheels
- Street Tires
- Truck Tires and Wheels
- Off-Road Tires and Wheels
- Detailing Wheels and Tires
- Trailer Tires and Wheels
- Basic Tire Issues
- Tires and Alignment
Glossary | Appendices | Index
About the Author
Richard Newton is an ASE-certified Master Technician who spent 15 years in the automotive service industry before becoming an automotive magazine editor and freelance writer. He resides in Bonita Springs, Florida.
