# Are Winter Tires Important, and In-Car Surveillance with Michael Harley

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Podcast: [The Drive Car Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-car-show-7624749)
Published: 2026-01-17T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thedrivecarshow.com/thedrive/are-winter-tires-important-and-in-car-surveillance-with-michael-harley
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## Resource

This episode we speak with Michael Harley on the importance and technology behind winter tires. Tires are an important piece of your driving, especially in the winter. And interview the Product Manager from Bridgestone, Todd Chapman on new tires technology. We also talk about proposed kill switches for new cars, which leave an opportunity for automated systems to shut off your car when it thinks you're being dangerous. Plus Flock traffic cameras tracking you in your car, and that data being sold off. And you get no say! We also interview the Product Manager from Bridgestone, Todd Chapman on new tires technology. Follow us on social media: Join Lauren Fix and Karl Brauer for the ride—follow us on X and FB @thedrivecarshow Syndicated Radio show on both AM, FM and Podcast platforms. ©Automotive Aspects, Inc., 2026. All Rights Reserved.

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