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  1. Best Tires for Best Light Trucks in Canada

    In Canada, light trucks are everywhere. Whether it's for work, weekend adventures, or everyday life, these powerful vehicles require tires that can keep up...

  2. Toyo Proxes Sport A/S+: tire of all trades

    If you're like me, you want a tire that does it all: sticks to the road like a suction cup, holds up in the...

  3. My Hyundai month: an energy-efficient March!

    After a February spent behind the wheel of German cars, my March was more Korean-themed, as I got to test-drive three Hyundai models...

  4. Pirelli Scorpion XTM A/T: The All-Terrain Tire Put to the Test in Death Valley

    This week, Pirelli invited Blackcircles. ca to a special event in California’s Death Valley to put its upcoming Scorpion XTM A/T tire to...

  5. Tires Made in Canada: Brands and Models to Choose

    Many consumers wonder if there are tires manufactured in Canada. While no tire brand produces exclusively in the country, three major manufacturers operate plants here...

  6. Removing winter tires: already in March?

    As you probably know, I live in Quebec, one of the few provinces in Canada to impose the use of winter tires during the cold...

  7. A month of BMW: all about precision

    Sometimes, as automotive journalists, we're pampered by manufacturers. Last February, BMW gave me the opportunity to test-drive three of its vehicles for a...

  8. Six surprising facts about tires!

    Each week I write about a different aspect of the tire world, but despite this, I continue to be amazed by what I learn on...

  9. Michelin e.Primacy All-Season: further, longer!

    If you're anything like me, you like to get the most out of every tank of gas or every battery charge. Well, that's...

  10. New Pirelli Ice Friction: A Winter Tire Built for Canadian Roads

    Pirelli introduces its latest winter tire, the Ice Friction, designed to deliver exceptional traction on snow and ice without the need for studs. Engineered for...

  11. WRC: Hankook takes the wheel

    The World Rally Championship (or WRC) is about to undergo a major change in 2025. For the next three seasons, Korean manufacturer Hankook will be...

  12. Tariffs: How will they affect tires?

    I suppose I'm not breaking any news if I tell you that the American government is threatening to impose tariffs that could seriously affect...

  13. Tire warranties: how do they work?

    I can already hear you saying to me that a warranty is a simple thing to understand! All you have to do is contact the...

  14. Four Dunlop tires to discover

    Strongly inspired by my recent article on Sumitomo's takeover of the Dunlop brand, I decided to continue the series on the British-born manufacturer...

  15. Top 10 electric vehicles with the longest range in Canada

    With the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), range has become a key criterion for consumers. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or simply looking for...

  16. Sumitomo and Dunlop: the relationship deepens

    Last summer, after returning from Japan, I wrote an article on the history of the famous collaboration between Sumitomo and Dunlop. Since its beginnings centuries...

  17. An anti-puncture kit: yes or no?

    As buyers of recent vehicles know, the good old spare tire is on its way out. Rather than cluttering up the car's load space...

  18. A Year in Review: 2024 Through the Eyes of a Tire Enthusiast

    As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to look back on a year in review that brought remarkable developments and unforgettable moments in...

  19. Michelin X Force: tires that save lives.

    When I think of Michelin, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the kind of trusty tires we use for commuting, or maybe...

  20. What is 6PPD and how to get rid of it

    Old tires may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of environmental issues, but they represent a much bigger problem...

  21. Bridgestone irons and other fun licensed products

    This week, Japanese manufacturer Bridgestone reminded us in colorful fashion that it doesn't just make tires. Indeed, while it's true that the brand...

  22. Montreal kitsch in the 2025 Mazda CX50 Hybrid

    From time to time, my father (and co-author of this blog) Marc Bouchard and I share an automotive-themed day to test drive a...

  23. ISCC PLUS certified carbon black in Hankook tires?

    Last month, renowned Korean tire manufacturer Hankook took a major step towards sustainability by launching mass production of tires made from ISCC PLUS certified carbon...

  24. Kumho Ecsta range: three new models unveiled!

    This week, manufacturer Kumho made a bold presentation at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas with the launch of three new ultra-high-performance tires...

  25. Baja 1000 2024: BFGoodrich joins the race!

    When it comes to extreme desert racing, the famous Baja 1000 2024 is in a class of its own. Known for its testing terrain, unpredictable...
WRC: Hankook prend le volant pour trois ans

WRC: Hankook prend le volant pour trois ans

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 12/02/2025 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

Le Championnat du monde des rallyes (ou WRC) s’apprête à vivre un tournant majeur en 2025. Pour les trois prochaines saisons,...

Tarifs douaniers: quel effet sur les pneus?

Tarifs douaniers: quel effet sur les pneus?

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 07/02/2025 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

J'imagine que je ne vous apprend rien si je vous dit que le gouvernement américain menace d'imposer des tarifs douaniers qui pourraient gravement...

Comment fonctionnent les garanties sur les pneus ?

Comment fonctionnent les garanties sur les pneus ?

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 30/01/2025 4 minutes de lecture

Guides et conseils

Je vous entend déjà me dire: le fonctionnement d'une garantie est simple, pourtant! Il suffit de contacter le manufacturier qui,...

Quatre pneus Dunlop à découvrir

Quatre pneus Dunlop à découvrir

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 23/01/2025 4 minutes de lecture

Comparatifs et Tests de pneus

Fortement inspiré par mon récent article sur le rachat par Sumitomo de la marque Dunlop, j'ai décidé de continuer la...

Sumitomo et Dunlop: la relation s'approfondit

Sumitomo et Dunlop: la relation s'approfondit

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 17/01/2025 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

L'été dernier, à mon retour du Japon, j'ai écrit un article sur l'histoire de la célèbre collaboration entre Sumitomo...

Un kit anticrevaison: oui ou non?

Un kit anticrevaison: oui ou non?

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 10/01/2025 4 minutes de lecture

Guides et conseils

Les acheteurs de véhicules récents le savent: la bonne vieille roue de secours est en voie d'extinction. Plutôt que...

Bilan de l'année : 2024 selon un passionné de pneus

Bilan de l'année : 2024 selon un passionné de pneus

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 31/12/2024 4 minutes de lecture

Actualités | Voyages | Histoire du pneu

Alors que l'année 2024 touche à sa fin, il est temps de faire le bilan de l'année qui a apporté des...

Michelin X Force : des pneus qui sauvent des vies.

Michelin X Force : des pneus qui sauvent des vies.

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 19/12/2024 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

Lorsque je pense à Michelin, la première chose qui me vient à l'esprit est sans doute le genre de fidèles pneus qu'on...

Le 6PPD et comment s'en débarrasser

Le 6PPD et comment s'en débarrasser

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 12/12/2024 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

Les vieux pneus ne sont peut-être pas la première chose qui vous vient à l'esprit lorsque vous pensez aux questions...

Fers Bridgestone

Des fers Bridgestone et d'autres produits dérivés

william-bouchard

william-bouchard 05/12/2024 3 minutes de lecture

Actualités

Cette semaine, le manufacturier japonais Bridgestone nous a rappelé de manière haute en couleurs qu'il ne fabrique pas seulement des pneus. En effet, bien...

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