The numbers on a tire's sidewall provide information about its size, manufacture date, load rating, speed rating, and maximum ...

The speed ratings of tires are more than just about the maximum allowable speed that the rubber can carry a load before failing, exploding, and causing a massive accident. It's one of the many numbers ...

Driving in wet conditions can be tricky. Wet roads mean less friction and reduced tire grip, which makes it quite difficult to stay in control of your car. To fix this, manufacturers often design ...

Main theme: It’s no accident that our updated tire ratings coincide with the arrival of fall and winter chills in some regions. Even if you’re not in an area where you have to contend with snow and ...

There's a lot of technology that goes into modern tires. From knobby off-road tires to high-performance summer-sport rubber, there are all sorts of tires for just about every activity you can think of ...

On the other hand, if you drive a dedicated sports car, sport sedan, or performance SUV, then you’ve likely been enjoying the enhanced wet/dry traction and grip afforded by summer tires. Replacing ...

These all-season tires offer balanced year-round performance in a tire you can leave on your car until it's time to replace ...

Tires may look similar, but Consumer Reports’ testing shows that performance can vary significantly: how well they grip, how they affect braking distances, and even how long they last. To help members ...

The primary purposes of a car’s tires are to carry the vehicle’s weight, transfer braking and traction forces to the pavement, cushion impact from the road and change and maintain the direction of ...

Yokohama tires, manufactured by the Yokohama Rubber Company since 1920, are a popular choice for a wide variety of applications, ranging from your bread and butter all-seasons up to specialized ...

Whether a high-performance vehicle is a dedicated track car or a fun vehicle to take on twisty roads to experience its superior handling capability, tires make or break the experience. One might ...

I know, I know–500 miles on new tires is nothing. But I do have some thoughts after driving on Les Schwab’s Reputation 2. I’d always heard of Les Schwab, but I wasn’t familiar with the company or its ...