When it comes to tires, it's all about maximizing the traction. Many dirt racers either grind or sipe (or both) their tires to find the extra grip. Those racers will tell you just how intense and time ...

Tire makers take tread to new levels through advanced siping, improving traction and longevity. Modern tread designs are complicated affairs. Ribs, intervals between tread blocks, and hairline slits ...

The sipes on your tires play an important role in traction and control. Here's what sipes are, why they matter, and whether ...

Siping has been around since the first man, John Sipe, kept slipping on the slick floors of his job. Somehow, he figured out that a few shallow slices across the soles and heels of his shoes would ...