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, ...
Q: We live in the Midwest, where potholes and bumpy roads are common. Which tire/wheel combination gives the smoothest ride? Which is less prone to damage? Here are the combinations available on the ...
You know it's time for new tires when your car feels like it's hydroplaning on a sunny day. However, the moment you look at the sidewall, all you see are what look like ancient hieroglyphs. The good ...
Tires have a lot markings on their sidewalls. Most of us know the basics, but in the next 11 minutes, we'll all become absolute know-it-alls about how to read just about every letter and number on a ...
The information hidden around your car can tell you a lot about the vehicle you're driving. Some symbols, like the ones on the dashboard, are placed in full view, while others are easy to miss unless ...
View post: What Temperature Does Gasoline and Diesel Freeze — And Should You Worry This Winter? Your tires can’t talk, but they have a lot to say. Not all tires are created equal, and most of the ...
It's been three years since we first posted "Tire testing by the numbers," where we shared some of the details of our extensive tire testing program. And since we ran that blog post, our testers have ...
Q: I am looking to replace the tires on my ’95 Honda Accord LX V-6. Honda recommends using P-205-50-R15-91V tires. I have found that these tires are somewhat expensive and there are not many brands to ...
Question: We live in the Midwest, where potholes and bumpy roads are common. Which tire/wheel combination gives the smoothest ride? Which is less prone to damage? Here are the combinations available ...