New Firestone Tire Built to Go Farther, Last Longer

Bridgestone has announced the release of the all-new Firestone Champion™ with Fuel Fighter Technology™ tire for cars and minivans. Built to last, the Firestone Champion tire is backed by a 70,000 mile limited treadwear warranty* and is engineered with fuel-efficient technology that gives drivers more miles per fill-up. The Champion tire from Firestone provides dependable, all season performance in dry, wet and winter driving conditions.

The Champion name represents a legacy of trusted performance for the Firestone brand. Firestone launched its first Champion passenger tire in the 1930s and the Deluxe Champion name adorned Firestone race tires during the 1940s and 1950s. Today’s reintroduction of the Champion name for Firestone passenger tires coincides with another important milestone on the 115-year old brand’s journey. Firestone is the Official Tire of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race^® and will celebrate its 67th victory at the 100th running of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" on May 29. Firestone earned its first Indy 500 victory at the inaugural running in 1911.

The Firestone Champion tire will replace the Firestone Affinity and Precision touring tires. The Firestone Champion is engineered with a 21 percent improvement in rolling resistance over the Firestone Affinity. Rolling resistance is friction or the force resisting a tire as it rolls across the road surface. When rolling resistance is reduced, the tire rolls more easily, improving fuel economy.

The Champion tire is the latest Firestone brand product offering from Bridgestone, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Backed by a 30-Day Buy & Try Guarantee**, the Firestone Champion tire now is available in the United States and Canada, in 48 sizes, 14” to 18” rim diameters.

NEW GOODYEAR EAGLE F1 ASYMMETRIC 3 TAKES FLIGHT

Goodyear Ultra-High Performance Tire Continues Eagle Tradition of Excellence

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is continuing to deliver on the Eagle’s strong legacy of premium performance with the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3.

Unveiled during this week’s Goodyear Dealer Conference, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 is a premium, ultra-high performance summer tire that helps deliver commanding traction and precise handling in both wet and dry conditions.

“With an impressive OE fitment on the Motor Trend Car of the Year, the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 offers powerful, ultra-high performance handling for exceptional driving confidence,” said Jay Robinson, general manager, brand marketing, Goodyear.

Features that enable the tire’s superior performance include:

An asymmetric tread pattern for powerful traction in turns, as well as enhanced traction on wet surfaces

A grip-boosting tread compound for increased road adhesion and superior traction

Advanced construction tuned for ultra-high performance suspension systems

A solid center rib to help provide quick response and an accurate, on-center feel

Goodyear is currently offering the tire in six sizes, and will continue to expand the size range throughout 2016 to offer 19 sizes, from 205/40R17 up through 285/35R22.

“High performance enthusiasts have chosen Goodyear Eagle tires for more than three decades,” said Robinson. “The new Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 represents Goodyear’s continued commitment to this important set of customers.”

Mercedes-Benz E-Class come equipped with Goodyear rubber

The new Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 will be fitted on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class in a range of sizes from 17 to 20in rims, section width ranging from 225 to 275, and aspect ratio spanning from 30 to 55. Tires will feature Goodyear’s RunOnFlat technology in all fitments.

The new tire is said to deliver shorter braking distances, strong grip for high performance handling on wet and dry roads, cornering performance, and high levels of fuel efficiency.

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Consumer Reports releases best tire picks for 2016

WASHINGTON—Most of the famous names in tire making, as well as a few more obscure companies, placed well in Consumer Reports' list of top tire picks for 2016.

The list appears on page 84 of CR's April 2016 issue, its annual automotive issue that lists the magazine's choices for top car brands and models for the year.

This year, CR put more than 150 tire models through a battery of tests, including braking, hydroplaning resistance, handling, winter traction, rolling resistance and tread life, the magazine said.

CR also evaluated tire life by driving each set of tires around the clock for up to 16,000 miles at its course in western Texas, the magazine said. “When shopping, you shouldn't buy solely by brand reputation,” CR said in the article. “Just as Nike sells running shoes of varying quality and durability at various prices, the same holds true for tire brands—even from big names like Michelin and Pirelli.”

Here are CR's top tire choices in six different categories:

ALL-SEASON: BEST: Michelin Defender, Continental True Contact. ALSO RECOMMENDED: General Altimax RT43, Pirelli P4 Four Seasons, Good-year Assurance TripleTred All-Season, Kumho Solus TA11, Cooper CS5 Grand Touring.

PERFORMANCE ALL-SEASON: BEST IN H- AND V-RATED: Continental PureContact, Pirelli Cinturato P7 All-Season Plus, Michelin Premier A/S. ALSO RECOMMENDED: General Altimax RT43, Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max (H-rated only).

ULTRA-HIGH-PERFORMANCE SUMMER: BEST: Pirelli P Zero, Michelin Pilot Super Sport. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Yokohama Advan Sport V105, Nokian zLine, Continental Extreme Contact DW, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2, Hankook Ventus V12 evo2, Vredestein Ultrac Vorti.

 UHP ALL-SEASON: BEST: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2, BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S, Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season, Cooper Zeon RS3-A.

TRUCK/SUV ALL-SEASON: BEST: Michelin Latitude Tour, Michelin LTX MS/2, Goodyear Assurance TripleTred All-Season. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season Plus, Continental CrossContact LX20 EcoPlus, Cooper Discoverer SRX.

UHP ALL-SEASON: BEST: Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3, Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Hankook Ventus S1 Noble 2, BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S, Pirelli P Zero Nero All-Season, Cooper Zeon RS3-A.

TRUCK/SUV ALL-TERRAIN: BEST: Hankook Dynapro AT-M, Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure with Kevlar, Michelin LTX A/T2, Cooper Discoverer A/TW. ALSO RECOMMENDED: Falken WildPeak A/T01.

The new Continental WinterContact TS 860

New passenger car and light truck winter tire with even shorter braking distances and safe handling

The WinterContact TS 860 will be available in retail outlets from fall 2016

With the WinterContact TS 860, Continental is launching a new winter specialist for compact and mid-range models. On the safety front in particular the new tire brings real progress: When braking on wet wintry roads it performs five percent better than even its outstanding predecessor, the ContiWinterContact TS 850. Braking distances are four percent shorter on ice and there are improvements in snow handling, grip on snow and ride quality as well. Mileage and rolling resistance are on a par with the successful predecessor model.

Designed for use in Central and Western Europe, this premium winter tire will be available in retail outlets from fall 2016. Initially there will be 36 items in 21 sizes for 14 to 17-inch rims, with a further 20 models scheduled to join the range in 2017. On the EU Tire Label the new Continental winter tire scores a C rating for rolling resistance and a B rating for wet grip. So from next fall onward, this winter tire for compact and mid-range models will gradually replace the exceptionally successful ContiWinterContact TS 850. Over the past four years, the ContiWinterContact TS 850 has proved best-in-test in no fewer than 47 comparative tests run by the European trade press, automobile clubs and consumer organizations, making it the most successful Continental winter tire to date.

The Hottest Restaurants in Miami Right Now

1 Ariete

Ariete has delivered Coconut Grove the neighborhood restaurant it so desperately needed. With the kitchen helmed by former Cypress Room sous chef Michael Beltran, it serves up elevated American cuisine — think grilled oysters topped with bone marrow butter and short rib — in a laid back, friendly environment that makes you want to sit down and stay awhile.

2 Beaker & Gray

This bar slash eatery features a "globally-inspired menu" by chef Brian Nasajon with dishes like shrimp and chorizo churros, grilled oxtail and risotto and an impressive beverage program spearheaded by Broken Shaker and Blackbird Ordinary alum, Ben Potts, served up at the 13-person marble bar complete with iPhone charging stations.

3 Cypress Tavern

The restaurant formerly known as Cypress Tavern, has reincarnated itself as Cypress Tavern. Significantly more laid back than its predecessor, its features "classic brasserie fare" like steak tartare, whole grilled fish and pork schnitzel, with the signature Michael Schwartz twist.

4 DIRT

Don't let the restaurant's peculiar name deter you. This health-driven, fast-casual eatery caters to whatever diet you may have whether it's vegan or paleo and everything in between with plenty of fresh juices, bowls, salads and even a steak and cheese wrap that will be sure to appease the meat lover in your life.

5 GK bistronomie

We know, we know, a Peruvian restaurant isn’t exactly a groundbreaking concept in Miami. But GK Bistronomie has managed to set itself apart from the pack offering unique twists on ceviche and tiraditos — one is even made with Parmesan – along with plenty of creative cocktails to wash them down with.

Tires for Your Daily Driver

Sometimes all we need is basic transportation - a way to get to work and then back home again. When it comes to simple driving, it is easy to forgo some features in exchange for reliability. One feature that should not be forgotten is tires. 

This is not to say that you need to break the bank, but arguably the most important safety feature on your vehicle is your set of tires. Often one the lowest cost options in a given size, the Fuzion Touring, made by parent company Bridgestone, has proven a popular and capable budget oriented tire. 

Combining a quiet and comfortable ride with a five-year, 55,000-mile warranty (T-rated only) and five-year, 40,000-mile warranty (V- and H-rated), the Fuzion is worth a look. In a similar vein to the Fuzion, the Sumitomo Touring LS T is a top-budget performer, but with a longer lifespan with its six-year, 65,000-mile warranty for T-rated tires and a six-year, 55,000-mile warranty for the H- and V-rated options. If your driving style tends to be towards the more aggressive side but with the need for all-season traction, check out one of the best all-season performance values in the Kumho Ecsta 4X II. The 4X II has become a customer favorite with excellent dry/wet grip and sharp steering response.