Of all the areas of automotive technology that have improved over the years, perhaps none is as significant—and as little understood by the public—as the advances in tire technology. After all, a ...

Every so often I find myself checking out the tires of the vehicles around me when stopped in traffic, wondering how this or that one performs compared to the factory tires on my pickup truck. My ...

It’s a pretty common question when it comes to choosing tires. “Do I really need winter tires, or will these all-seasons get by just fine?” In places with extreme snowy conditions, the answer is ...

Disclosure: MotorTrend may earn a commission if you purchase a product through one of our affiliate links. Winter weather presents some of the most demanding conditions most drivers will ever face, ...

This article was updated in September 2023 with new products and information. A lot of drivers think they don't need winter tires, and it's true—a lot of drivers don't. However, if you live and drive ...

The first official day of Winter may not be until December, but some states are already getting snow. The Tire Rack has you covered with great tire deals on all-season and snow tires. It’s also ...

We've long preached the importance of the right tires for the season but have rarely supported that message with anything more than anecdotes that run against our suicidal G8 driver's advice. The ...

Our friends over at Tire Rack packed up the Winnebago and headed out to the Arctic Circle to test the new crop of all-season tires in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. The company wanted ...

It’s time to get some traction. At any time now, snow could fall over a broad swath of America, and that means your tires need to be checked. Experts say if the rubber is worn, you could slide, crash ...

Several readers have reached out to me recently to ask about tires. They’ve read our articles and watched our videos about snow tires, but find themselves in an awkward in-between situation that ...

Even if you have a set of all-season tires on your car, you might want to consider switching to a winter tire once summer is over. Although they're often called snow tires, calling them winter tires ...

Tires might not be the most exciting thing you can buy for your car, but they're essential for keeping you safe. The best tires provide the traction you need to stay in control when you're driving.