The company was founded in 1962, when it split from OK Tires, it was headquartered in Englewood, Colorado. In 1996, it was acquired by TBC Corporation, which also owns Tire Kingdom and NTB.

Service Description The wrong pressure can lead to tire failure and accidents, so make a habit of checking tire pressure often - at least once a month. Drive in to your local Big O Tires, and we'll check it for you - for free!

TBC/Big O also announced the Big O tire brand is now being produced in Japan by Toyo Tire Corp. This shift away from longtime supply partner Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. allowed the company to refresh the design and construction of the two main lines - the Big Foot AT-II and Legacy All-Season.

Free Rotation and Rebalance for the Useful Life of the Tire: We want you to get maximum tread life from your Big O brand tire, so we'll rotate & rebalance your tires every 5000 miles for the useful life of the tire. Free Flat Repair Coverage for the Useful Life of the Tire: If we sold it, we'll repair it!

Big "O" was the name they selected for Big O Tires, with the "O" standing for opportunity. The largest group of independent tire dealers was formed, and Howarth was instrumental in building the Big O system in Idaho.

For many passenger cars, the recommended air pressure is 32 psi to 35 psi when the tires are cold. There is also a tire pressure number shown on the sidewall of the tire itself.

Ignoring the warning and driving with low-pressure tires causes them to flex more. It generates excess heat that overheats the tire components and causes them to wear and tear. The tires further experience excess friction, enhancing the tear and reducing their longevity.

Michelin produces tyres in France, Serbia, Poland, Spain, Germany, the US, the UK, Canada, Brazil, Thailand, Japan, India, Italy and several other countries. On 15 January 2010, Michelin announced the closing of its Ota, Japan plant, which employs 380 workers and makes the Michelin X-Ice tyre.

10 Most Expensive Tyre Models In The World

• LeTourneau L-2350 Front Loader.
• Gold Plated Z Tyres.
• Ziesel Wheelchair Tank-Like Tyres.
• Boeing 747 Tyres.
• Michelin Pilot Sport PAX Tyres (For Bugatti Veyron)
• Space Shuttle Tyres (By Michelin)
• Goodyear/Firestone Tyres For Monster Trucks.
• Formula 1 (F1) Tyres.

Everything from tread design to rubber compounds is the product of intensive work, and an expensive premium tire from a large manufacturer will provide vastly better performance across a broader range of road conditions than a cheap budget tire from an unknown company.

It can improve performance of your vehicle by allowing it to start, stop, turn and handle unexpected road conditions to the best of its ability. Not only does this make your drive more pleasant by improving handling but it can be a big boost in safety as well (more on this next).

Perhaps the most significant benefit of larger tires is the extra distance it creates between your car's undercarriage and the ground. This is particularly important for off-roading enthusiasts who need that extra space to clear rough terrain. Higher clearance also helps drivers see farther both on and off the road.