Snow tires (or winter tires) are made from special rubber compounds which keep the tires softer and more pliable than traditional or all-season tires in cold winter temperatures. Deep-grooved tread block designs in winter tires assist in self cleaning for maximum traction in the worst road conditions. Rear snow tires are important even on front-wheel drive vehicles
It was a car fit for a king. A Road Runner turned into a bullet. Plymouth modeled the 1970 Plymouth Superbird after the 1969 Dodge Daytona which was the first-ever car to crack the 200-mile-per-hour barrier in NASCAR. Only 1,935 were built. Just 135 were powered by the 426 HEMI. The Superbird was built to lure
[portfolio_slideshow id=46872] Shop trucks have it rough. Instead of lowering springs, they get ladder racks; cool paint jobs and pinstripes take a backseat to nasty dents and dings; and opportunities for self-expression are limited to whatever you can fit on a pair of mud flaps. But when it says Hot Rod Charlie’s Tattoo on the
Q: I have a 1985 Camaro Z/28 with the 305 TPI in it. When I was just cruising around, I glanced at my oil pressure gauge. One minute it was normal, the next it registered zero! As I was driving home, I noticed the gauge would register 5 psi at around 3,500 rpm, so I knew
Summit Racing Equipment and Armed Forces Entertainment have announced preparation for 2015’s “Operation Appreciation,” the annual journey by Summit Racing and Harley-Davidson racers to visit American troops stationed overseas. Operation Appreciation is made possible by Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE). The trip caps off a full season of on-track competition and has become a much anticipated
Summit Racing asked if Jake McDonald’s 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle was the Top September 2015 Fan Ride. You overwhelmingly responded: “Yes!” Jake isn’t very old (24), but he just started his own shop (Speedfreak Speed Shop) and can build cars that make the rest of us drool. In the case of his ’67 Chevelle, he built
From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out what’s in our parts bin this week: Trick Flow PowerPort® 240 Cylinder Heads for Big Block Mopar Trick Flow has taken its high performance act
When it comes to building a car, it’s easy for your skill set or pocket book to get in the way of your dreams. But those problems can be overcome. In the case of Nick Pierson’s father’s 1972 Chevy Camaro, overcoming those obstacles has been a piece-by-piece process. Pierson’s father traded a 1986 Monte Carlo SS for
[portfolio_slideshow id=46792] Spark plug wires can’t add horsepower (despite what some may claim), but they can adversely affect your vehicle’s performance. That’s why it’s important to select a good quality set of spark plug ignition wires to deliver juice to your spark plugs. Even though spark plug wires are simple parts (there are absolutely no
Old guy up in Canada scratching his head and wondering: A: Is the oxygen in ethanol as hard on aluminum parts as the information available on the web says it is? B: Can the corrosive effects be managed by adding materials to the aluminum or the fuel to offset the damage? C: Or am I
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