As car lovers, we always seek top-quality tires to elevate our driving experience. Among the brands that have caught our attention is Federal Tires. With their reputation for exceptional performance and cutting-edge design, many wonder if these top-tier tires are proudly made in the USA. After some research we uncover the truth behind Federal Tires' origins, revealing their international manufacturing story with plants located in Taiwan and China. Federal Tires: A Brand of Excellence [...more]

Here is a video explaining the manufacturing process and how tires are made:

Tires have not always been those long lasting, comfy riding, high grip units we are used to. Not so long ago, vehicle tires were an entirely different looking, and performing, piece of technology. While the wheel is positively ancient, at around 5,000 years old, the tire is much newer, at about 150 years old. Horse-drawn carriages of the time used hand-crafted wooden wheels with a steel band as the tire. This band was called a “tie”, and may have led to the word “tire.” The tire was heated in a [...more]

Tires are probably the single most important component of a car, yet also the most overlooked. Many vehicle owners ignore the fact that tires are the only thing in contact with the ground, and the quality and type of tire will determine how well the vehicle grips the road and stops. While some aspects of tires have not changed in a century (they are still air filled round rubber donuts), other tire designs are cutting edge. With that in mind, let’s take a look at how modern tires are made. Firs [...more]