1.   The tires have short metal projections to improve traction on snow and ice.

2.   According to Ford, the data showed that Firestone Wilderness tires had more than three times the rate of claims of the other tires.

3.   After the tires have had a couple hours to cool down, I will check pressure and adjust.

4.   During both Indy Racing League races last year, Goodyear tires had blistering problems.

5.   Even the Goodyear tires have snakeskin-pattern tread.

6.   Firestone officials deny that any non-recalled tires have a high failure rate.

7.   Formula One tires must have longitudinal grooves around them, four grooves on each tire.

8.   Most tires have high-tensile steel wires, called beads, that keep tires seated against the metal wheels.

9.   Punctured tires should have the tire hole plugged and the liner patched, but most often only one of these was done.

10.   Some cars come with automatic gauges to read the tire pressure, warning the driver if a tire has low pressure.