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2009 Pirelli Calendar
2009 Pirelli Calendar: Elephants And A Whole Load Of NSFW
It's that time of year again, when Pirelli sends aspiring Playboy photographers out on calendar assignment, letting them dream up ridiculous ways to photograph nude or nearly nude models in exotic locations. What this has to do with the business of selling tires we have no idea. Whatever, nekkid ladies! Hit the jump for a large and VERY NSFW gallery from the 2009 Pirelli Calendar.
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12:00 PM on Tue Nov 25 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
13,146 views, 54 commentsMost discussed Deartháir: Sigh... can't click on them, as that's not something I need my employees to see up on my screen, methinks. So more »
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sema
Kumho Launches Ultra-Low-Profile 15-Series Tires
Own a high-performance supercar but want to ruin its ride and handling? Well Kumho has just the thing for you! Presented today at SEMA were these new ultra-low-profile 15-Series “performance” tires. Available only in 385/15-22 size for now, they’re designed for the otherwise-competent Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper and Corvette Z06. But, while the 15-Series tires are just for looks, their complete and utter lack of sidewalls has an unexpected benefit.
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tires
Top Five Reasons Your Tires Fail
Mike Allen over at Popular Mechanics put together a handy list of the top five reasons for tire failure. We figure it's important stuff since, you know, your tires are pretty much more important than any other part of your car — they're what the whole rest of the vehicle rides on. Believe it or not, there's more that can be wrong with your tires than just underinflation, so check out the list below the jump. More »
5:00 PM on Tue Sep 23 2008
By Mark Arnold
6,013 views, 50 commentsMost discussed BanditoGT: I was expecting Burnouts as number one. I feel cheated, jalopnik. more »
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2009 corvette zr1
Secrets Of The 2009 Corvette ZR1: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 Tires
One of the most impressive things about the 2009 Corvette ZR1 is how much grip it has. Normally, sticking 638 HP into something that weighs just 3,350 LBS and driving only the rear wheels would result in massive amounts of wheel spin, both in a straight line and around corners. But in the ZR1, it doesn’t — not without significant provocation. This is partly due to the whiz-bang magnetic damping system that adjusts itself near-instantaneously to keep the car level around corners and keep the tires in contact with the road over rough surfaces. But a big part of its grip, and the resulting 7:26.4 ‘Ring time, comes down to the tires: Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 ZPs specially developed, racecar-style, alongside the ZR1.
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4:00 PM on Wed Aug 27 2008
By Wes Siler
4,171 views, 43 commentsMost discussed Mad_Science: Can someone give me (or point me to) a technical explanation as to how a car can exceed 1G in more »
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accessories
Decorate Your Tires With Sweetskinz
Just when the cheesy and flashy auto customization market couldn't get any worse, a company with a horrible name like Sweetskinz has come out with artistic tires. If anything positive were to come from Sweetskinz, its the increased tire visibility, which is something maybe one person, somewhere in the world, may be interested in having. Other than that, these are pretty lame. More » -
gadgets
P-Eye Tire Pressure Sensor Simplifies The Age-Old Task
Forget about the complicated tire pressure monitoring systems integrated into luxury cars, the P-eye makes the task of checking your tire's pressure simple, very simple. It's a cap for the tire that will blink red when the tire is 5-percent below its recommended pressure. The system does have a flaw, albeit a minor one. More » -
offbeat news
Goodyear Unveils Lunar Tire Concept
With missions to the Moon and eventually Mars in the cards, NASA is in need of a new tire capable of supporting surface exploration. Goodyear has unveiled this tire as a potential solution. Based on the original wire mesh 1960s Lunar Rover tires, they've been updated to fulfill NASA's much increased needs. More » -
accessories
Tires With Retractable Studs Take A Note From Bond
Anybody that has ever tried to put those damned tire chains on can smile and know that the age old midwest winter traditional may soon be extinct thanks to Q Celsius, a new tire that has retractable studs. The Q Celsius takes its name from James Bond's gadget man, Q, and operates with a switch inside the vehicle. More » -
speed racer
New Speed Racer Trailer Shows Regenerating Tires And Speed As A Kid
Here we have the latest trailer for the live-action Speed Racer movie. It drops some backstory and provides our first insight into what made Speed Racer a demon on wheels. We're still not that impressed by the Wachowski brothers' extravaganza, based on these early looks. However, there's definitely some kinda cool stuff going on with Speed's famous set of wheels. For example, this trailer shows the Mach 5's ability to replace its own shredded tires while flying through the air. I bet Tony Stewert is really jealous right now.
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