Tires are one of the most vital elements of a vehicle, but they are often ignored. On car forums and in car fans' discussions, tires rarely come into the discussion, and often in the process of ...
Nobody truly enjoys spending money on new tires. They’re expensive, wear more quickly than we’d like, and can be a real pain to determine the right kind. Those may come to mind when buying new rubber, ...
We've explained dozens of times over the years the difference between P-metric and imperial tire sizes so we won't cover a whole lot of the same ground, but we really haven't published a conversion ...
I was talking to a friend about the tires I want to purchase for my '70 LeMans Sport. This led to a heated discussion (and a bet) about tires and how their sizes are rated. My friend says a P235/50R15 ...
The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our trucks. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.
Many tire retailers are familiar with “plus sizing”—increasing a vehicle's tire/wheel rim diameter spec by an inch or more—but Internet retailer Tire Rack Inc. is suggesting car owners consider “minus ...
Larger wheels give cars a more aggressive stance and greater stage presence, which is why automakers install king-size rims on concept cars. They look cool. Related: More Service Coverage Whether you ...
Having the right tire on your pickup can improve performance and be one of the best safety strategies you can employ; having the wrong tire on a pickup truck can ruin a good day. Not to overstate it, ...
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 ...
This time of year always brings questions about winter-tire sizing. Some samples: 1) I bought winter tires for a Honda Fit last year, but now I have a new Honda Civic LX four-door sedan; can I use the ...
I was hoping you guys could shed some light on the science of sizing tires. What makes a certain tire size right for a bike? And can you please explain why slapping a big, fat, wide-as-will-fit tire ...