The best way to put a vehicle and its tires to the test is certainly to take the whole family to a slightly remote cottage. It is often a long drive on roads that can be uneven and poorly maintained. It is also important to make sure you leave with enough luggage, filled with clothing and food for the duration of the vacation. This is the ultimate test of your car's cargo volume! In our case, we also had to [...]
Kumho and Hankook: two brands with a lot in common. Both manufacturers are South Korean, and can be classified as major international manufacturers, without being among the leaders alongside industry giants such as Bridgestone, Goodyear, or Continental. They are more recent players in the industry (founding of Kumho in 1960, and Hankook in 1941), compared to some who are more than a hundred years old, such as Michelin, which is more than 131 years old (!). However, it is [...]
Polestar is a name that performance enthusiasts are familiar with because it's long been associated with Volvo. But the new version of Polestar is a brand new company, created in collaboration with Geely, whose mission is to launch fully or partially electrified motorized luxury cars. And the first step in this brand new page of automotive history is the Polestar 1. Don't look for the brand's dealers. Don't even try to pass this model on the road. Its total number [...]
After crossing Bas Saint-Laurent and the Baie-des-Chaleurs region with the Kumho Crugen Premium KL33 (if you haven't yet read the beginning of my adventure... (read it here), we're finally ready to discover the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula and, of course, come back home. From the grandiose landscapes of the Gaspé Peninsula and its mythical Percé Rock to the historic charm of Old Quebec, let's travel together the last few kilometres of my trip on the 132. The Peninsula Of [...]
This summer being not very conducive to holidays abroad, the conditions are perfect to finally discover our part of the country. In my case, it was the sea air, local products and the picturesque (and historical!) landscapes of Eastern Quebec that delighted me for a week. In a Hyundai Santa Fe borrowed for the occasion and equipped with Kumho Crugen Premium KL33, the 2000 km trip is already quite comfortable. Add to that good company and loud music (hopefully to [...]
Admittedly, we've all been a little distracted during a long ride on the highway. Although the situation is far from ideal, it is sometimes hard to resist our urge to watch the accident in the opposite lane or sing our favourite song at the top of our lungs. Usually this causes few problems, but perhaps you've already been distracted enough to deviate slightly from your path directly on the rumble strip. Hearing that unique vibrating sound, it's impossible to stay [...]
Spring is my favourite season: the return of warm weather and leaves in the trees makes you want to go for a drive in your car, doesn’t it? Too often, however, I forget to check the weather forecast on my phone before I leave, let’s call it spontaneity! So, even if at first the journey took place under a blazing sun, I often had to return home under the rain, sometimes leading to more than unpleasant experiences. To avoid situations [...]
Continental tires need no introduction. Founded in 1871, the manufacturer of these tires, of German origin, has earned a well-deserved reputation for excellence. And the all-new CrossContact LX25, an all-season tire for SUVs and crossovers, is no exception to the rule. Blackcircles Canada, your online tire specialist in Canada, invites you to discover in detail all its qualities here below. Keep on reading to learn more and form your own opinion about the new Continental CrossContact LX25! Exceptional [...]
For anyone who enjoys driving but is looking to listen to the sound of their engine purring and not the sound of the tires on the road, then you may want to look at choosing a tire that has been designed specifically to reduce road noise. Michelin tires are one of the best selling brands of tires in Canada, and are one of the top choices for drivers who don’t want interior cabin noise caused by tire vibrations. Michelin [...]
For those drivers that value comfort and are looking for quiet tires, several lines of Continental tires employ a proprietary and specially engineered technology called “ContiSilent”, which ensures drivers of all vehicles in Canada, and throughout the world, enjoy decreased road vibration sounds inside their cars. Reduced cabin noise can help to improve the driver and passenger experience. Continental tires’ Continental ContiSilent Technology has been specially created by Continental to specifically reduce tire and cavity noise on their tires, [...]