that you have the right tires for your travels. Before you approach a tire dealer, consider the variety of driving conditions you may encounter and prioritize your performance criteria. For example, is wet traction more important than cornering capability on dry roads?
Michelin’s online tire adviser (www.michelinman.com) offers guidance on when to replace tires and how to check treads. It also tells you which Michelin models prevent hydroplaning in wet conditions. Michelin’s Pilot Sport PS2 is a high-performance tire that comes standard on some BMW models. It has an asymmetrical design pattern on the inside and a wider circumference to help channel water away from it. When cornering, this capability puts more rubber on the road, which increases tire performance.
The Glenn Highway Scenic Byway, a 135-mile drive in Alaska, shadows the path of migrating hawks and falcons and provides access to mountain trails and riverside recreation. Leaving from Palmer, you cross the Matanuska River and travel Old Glenn Highway to Bodenburg Loop Road, which runs along Matanuska River through farmlands dotted with colony log barns from the 1940s. A chance to pet and feed reindeer and pick produce at local farms may persuade you to park a while. The rocky, off-road trails and snowy plains near the stately glaciers and snow-capped Chugach mountain range beg to exploi
t the capabilities of your Lexus RX-400h Hybrid. Take time for an up-close and personal encounter with nature at the Mile 118 viewing area near the end of the Byway to watch golden eagles and other raptors. Visit Anchorage, the largest city on the Byway, which offers a bevy of attractions, as well as the Alaska Native Heritage Center to explore the music, culture, and art of the Native American people of Alaska (www.alaskavisit.com).