by Porter Tire | Carter County Tires
Olive Hill racing enthusiasts have probably heard of racing slicks. Now, slicks have no tread, but they give race cars maximum traction on dry KY racetracks. Insert a little water into the equation, however, and slicks can’t maintain control. Because there is nowhere...
by Porter Tire | Carter County Tires
A lot of factors go into selecting new tires: traction, Olive Hill weather conditions, handling, load capacity, gas mileage, tread life, looks, warranty and price. KY driving conditions vary from highway commuting to rock crawling; from blistering deserts to the...
by Porter Tire | Carter County Tires
We get this question all the time but more often than not, people just assume their tires are in good enough shape if they are not flat. That is a dangerous assumption so here are a few indications it is time to get new tires. Tires are considered to be worn out at...
by Porter Tire | Carter County Tires
I’ve recently been getting a crash course in tires and have been fortunate enough to attend a few ride-and-drive events to test out a few of the new tires on the market, including a recent event hosted by Goodyear to introduce and test out their new all-season...