People have been riding on air since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887. The average motorist might think that his tires’ rubber and steel belts support the vehicles’ weight, but air ...

Do you understand truck tires and the impac tthey have on your commercial work truck fleet? Beyond just the basics? Having a complete understanding of everything related to your vehicle’s tires is ...

Your tires can’t talk, but they have a lot to say. Not all tires are created equal, and most of the details that make the difference between a Bridgestone Blizzak and a Pirelli P Zero are summarized ...

Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Choosing the right-sized tire for your car can be as simple as checking the tires already installed (or using our tire selector). You’ll also find the recommended tire size, as well as the speed and ...

There's a lot of information on a tire's sidewall if you know where to look. Of course you have your make and model, but if you look closer you'll see an alphanumeric string on there — something like ...

If you are like us, the first thing you might do with your new rig is add a leveling kit or suspension lift and larger tires. But when you do this, are you actually decreasing the towing capacity of ...

Q: Help! I’m tire shopping and am bewildered by all the numbers. What does 98V mean? Or P225/60VR16? A: Of the numbers you mention, P indicates the tire is for a passenger vehicle (LT is light truck, ...

As a car owner, you probably already know that tires come with a size designation. It's a standardized code that helps you identify what exact tires will fit your vehicle perfectly. But the size ...

WASHINGTON — Daimler Vans U.S.A. L.L.C. has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision of inconsequential noncompliance regarding miscalculated tire load ...