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Essential topics and resources to understand tires, how they work, how to care for them, and how to choose the right ones.
RESOURCES AND EXTERNAL LINKS
RESOURCES AND EXTERNAL LINKS
LESSON 1
LESSON 1
Bridgestone Corporation. (n.d.). Structure | Basic Knowledge of tires | Products | Bridgestone. https://www.bridgestone.com/products/basic_knowledge/structure/
Fitment Industries. (2019, November 4). Why tires matter | The Build Sheet [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne5QGkYuTAk
LESSON 2
LESSON 2
Bridgestone. (n.d.). Tire basics: Tire types. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bridgestone.com/products/basic_knowledge/structure/
Continental. (n.d.). Winter tires: Your safety in snow and ice. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.continental-tires.com
Firestone. (n.d.). Low profile tires explained. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com
Goodyear. (n.d.). All-terrain tires. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/category/all-terrain
Michelin. (n.d.-a). All-season tires. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.michelinman.com
Tire categories. (n.d.). Tire Rack. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/types/tiretype.jsp?srsltid=AfmBOops6I1-TIWqSNKbd-Q_OqvG_71Y9FV_aTpKAzPwNvbdsflow3bo
The Engineers Post. (2021, December 13). How different types of tire can affect your vehicle performance [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY-lepLUMx8
LESSON 3
LESSON 3
Magna Tyres. (2023). Bias or radial: What’s the difference? [White paper]. https://magnatyres.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Magna-tyres_white-paper_bias-or-radial.pdf
Bridgestone Commercial. (2018, December 3). OTR Basic Tire Construction [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q3ItQzOaKc
LESSON 4
LESSON 4
Bridgestone Americas. (n.d.). Determining tire size. https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/choosing-tires/determining-tire-size
AutoWeb. (2013, June 11). How to read a tire size & understanding a tire sidewall - ABTL Auto Extras [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDQ40hjWrRM
LESSON 5
LESSON 5
Bridgestone. (n.d.). Tire inflation: The importance of proper tire pressure. Bridgestone Americas. https://www.bridgestoneamericas.com/en/company/safety/maintaining-tires/tire-inflation
Be Tire Smart Canada. (2020, April 29). Tire maintenance done right [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnKe1-HMBxk
LESSON 6
LESSON 6
Bridgestone. (n.d.). Causes of tire tread wear. Bridgestone Tire. https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/maintenance/tire-tread-wear-causes/
Tire Discounters. (n.d.). Tread wear education. https://www.tirediscounters.com/services/tires/tire-education/tread-wear
Tire, C. (2024, September 4). Tire Wear Patterns: What your tires could be telling you. Commercial Tire. https://commercialtire.com/blog/tire-wear-patterns-what-your-tires-could-be-telling-you/
Mike’s Auto Clinic. (2021, November 15). Tire treadwear and life span explained [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7dGO42R834
LESSON 7
LESSON 7
Bridgestone. (n.d.). Tire rotation guide. Bridgestone Americas. Retrieved from https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/maintenance/tire-rotation/
Firestone Complete Auto Care. (n.d.). Tire balance vs. alignment explained. Retrieved from https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/blog/alignment/tire-balance-vs-alignment/
Firestone Complete Auto Care. (2023, April 13). Wheel Alignment vs. Tire Balancing: Which One Do You Need? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYWtHTFigX8
LESSON 8
LESSON 8
Bridgestone. (n.d.). Tire safety & maintenance tips. https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/maintenance/tire-safety/
Lionhart Tires. (n.d.). What to do in a tire emergency. https://lionharttires.com/tire-emergency-what-you-should-know/
How to Survive. (2021, August 3). How to survive a tire blowout [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOPkiGCFo_Y
LESSON 9
LESSON 9
Eco Green Equipment. (n.d.). Environmental impacts of waste tire disposal. https://ecogreenequipment.com/environmental-impacts-of-waste-tire-disposal/
GreenRub Recycle. (n.d.). The environmental impact of tire recycling. https://greenrubrecycle.com/blog/post/the-environmental-impact-of-tire-recycling/?srsltid=AfmBOorr3p0cqzQpKAbp88-Vjv7_vKqLk4soIcNNxH2yNP98e_wtuXzW
EarthScienceAnswers. (2025, March 10). Does tire recycling impact air quality? - Earth Science answers [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IX4BcOw37o
LESSON 10
LESSON 10
Bridgestone Americas. (n.d.). How to choose tires. Bridgestone. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/maintenance/how-to-choose-tires/
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. (n.d.). How to read a tire sidewall. Goodyear. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.goodyear.com/en-US/learn/how-to-read-a-tire
Tire Rack. (n.d.). Tires for AWD vehicles: Matching tires on 4WD and AWD. Tire Rack. Retrieved June 24, 2025, from https://www.tirerack.com/content/tirerack/desktop/en/tire_tech/tire_tech_information/tires_for_awd_vehicles.html
Fitment Industries Garage. (2020, May 31). How to choose the right tire type | Tire Guide [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDP4mlSkOa8
FINAL PIT STOP: ASSESSMENT TIME
FINAL PIT STOP: ASSESSMENT TIME
Take this quick 10-question quiz to test your knowledge about tire parts, functions, and safety basics. Let’s see if you're road-ready!
Tires do more than roll—they’re built for specific roads, weather, and driving styles. Take this quick quiz to see how much you know about the different types of tires and their uses!
From the tread to the bead, every part of a tire has a job. Take this quick quiz and find out how well you understand tire construction!
Think you can read a tire like a pro? Put your skills to the test in this quick quiz on tire sizes and sidewall markings!
Think you know how to keep your tires in top shape? Take this quick quiz on tire pressure and maintenance to find out!
Uneven wear, low depth, bald spots do you know what they mean? Take this quick quiz and see how tread-smart you are when it comes to tire safety.
Uneven wear, low depth, bald spots do you know what they mean? Take this quick quiz and see how tread-smart you are when it comes to tire safety.
Rotation, balancing, alignment, can you tell the difference? Take this quiz and find out how well you understand these essential tire services!
Rotation, balancing, alignment, can you tell the difference? Take this quiz and find out how well you understand these essential tire services!
Flat tire on the highway? Do you know what to do? Take this quiz and find out how prepared you are for tire-related emergencies and safety checks.
Flat tire on the highway? Do you know what to do? Take this quiz and find out how prepared you are for tire-related emergencies and safety checks.
Do you know how tires affect the planet after they’re worn out? Take this quiz and learn how recycling and proper disposal can make a difference.
Do you know how tires affect the planet after they’re worn out? Take this quiz and learn how recycling and proper disposal can make a difference.
Think it’s just about size? Think again. Test your knowledge and find out if you know how to choose the best tire for your vehicle.
Think it’s just about size? Think again. Test your knowledge and find out if you know how to choose the best tire for your vehicle.
Drive smart. Stay safe. Keep learning.
Drive smart. Stay safe. Keep learning.
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