Coker Tire to Debut Three New Tires at SEMA 2014

SEMA 2014 Preview, courtesy of Coker Tire: American Classic Bias-Look Blackwalls In 2013, Coker Tire Company won the SEMA Best New Product award in the Tires and Accessories Category with its new American Classic bias look radial tire. Available in nine sizes, the new tire blends vintage looks with modern ride quality, and was introduced

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Quick Tips for Checking Tire Pressure (Like, the Proper Way)

Whether you drive a custom hot rod or a late model family sedan, it’s nearly impossible to over-estimate the importance of having the correct air pressure in your tires. Proper tire pressure will help your tires wear longer, enhance fuel economy, improve vehicle handling, and make your car or truck safer. Yet, many people overlook

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Vote Now! Late Model Performance Playoffs: Round 2

Round one of the playoffs is in the books, and a few things are abundantly clear: You didn’t like trucks being included–they’re gone. You’re sticking to your guns–all four of your write-in vehicles remain alive. 2006? 2014? It doesn’t matter the year Corvette–you’d rather have an SRT Viper. When we say “you,” we mean our

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Mailbag: Solutions for Poor Brake Performance and Excessive Fade

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums.  J.B. Harrison, AR Q: My 1953 Chevy 1/2 ton truck project has hit a snag. I recently installed a 283 small block, modified pedals, and a master cylinder from a 1960s Chevy truck. Somehow it has all added up to poor braking power.

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Lot Shots Find of the Week: 1966 Chevrolet Impala

A parking lot is a parking lot is a parking lot—unless it’s the Summit Racing parking lot. On any given day or time, the lot outside a Summit Racing store can turn into an impromptu mini car show, depending on who’s stopped by the store. Each Wednesday, we’ll share our parking lot find of the

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Spaced Out: How to Choose a Carburetor Spacer

[portfolio_slideshow id=35028] Carburetor spacers have two main tasks: insulate the carburetor from engine heat to keep the incoming air and fuel cooler, and act as a tuning aid to produce more power. There are many carb spacer options to accomplish those goals–wood, aluminum, and more–so the the question becomes: Which carb spacer is best for

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Top Gear BBC Crew Attacked, Chased from Argentina

In our OnAllCylinders Reader’s Choice Awards, you named Top Gear BBC as your favorite automotive television show. Apparently, not everyone is a fan–especially in Argentina. In a tweet, show presenter Jeremy Clarkson says he and the Top Gear crew were thrown out of Argentina after being pelted with rocks. According to Clarkson, they were filming

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