When it comes to car tires, the right tread is a very important decision. After all, this is the part of the tire that is in constant contact with the road surface. Subsequently, the various features and choice of tread can greatly alter both the properties of the...
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Bridgestone Celebrates 88 Years, 3 Plus One Promo Launched in the Philippines
The Tyre Press, the world’s leading publication for the wheel and tire industry, recently published a report about the top tire manufacturers in the world. It named Bridgestone of Japan as the No. 1 tire brand in the world, in terms of global sales, production and...
OPINION: Who’s to Blame for the Tire Blowout at NLEX?
from powerwheels.com.ph The news feed from ABS-CBN (news.abs-cbn.com) was grim: Five people were killed and 10 were wounded after the van that was ferrying them flipped over while passing through an elevated portion on the northbound side of the North Luzon Expressway...
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Part 2: Fixing the Front Sag
As mentioned in the previous story, we acquired a 116,413-kilometer 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS in March 2017. It came with a 4.8-liter Vortec V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and a sagging front suspension with the front left side leaned low and the wheel...
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS Part 1: Replacing the Front Wheel Hub
In March 2017, we acquired a used 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe LS with a 4.8-liter Vortec V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, and 116,413 kilometers on the odometer. This rear-wheel-drive American SUV was in good condition and was priced below the current market value...
1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S Part 7: Baby’s Back Home
We were supposed to turn over our finished project car, a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S, back to its owner, Ildefonso “Fons” Caluag, on Sunday, June 23, 2019 the day after the World Beetle Day. Unfortunately, the day before we were supposed to drive it out of the...
1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S Part 6: Last Minute Thrashin’
Our 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1300 S Project Car has been in the JSK Custom Paint and Auto Works garage workshop since February 10, 2019. Now, four and half months after we took the disassembled special Bug from the residence of its owner, Ildenfonso “Fons” Caluag, in...
1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1600 Part 1: Fons’ Baby
Ildefonso Caluag is a certified Beetle fanatic. He owns two Volkswagen Bugs – a green 1974 Super Beetle 1303 S and a cream 1973 Beetle 1600, which he loving refers to as his “baby”. Fons, as he is known to his friends, narrated that he sold his slightly used...
Ferrari Museum Celebrates 90 Years of Scuderia Ferrari
It began with a dream and was built with the commitment, determination and drive for innovation of one man: Enzo Ferrari, Il Commendatore. Founded in Modena on November 16, 1929, the Ferrari racing team has permanently entered the annals of motor sport history. Since...
Bridgestone Philippines Delivers on Promise to Children Amidst Pandemic
Philippine Allied Enterprises Corporation (PAEC) the official importer and distributor of Bridgestone tires in the Philippines, has just fulfilled a noble promise. And you, the one who makes Bridgestone as your tire of choice, have greatly helped it to fulfil that...