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 ...

Have you ever taken a close look at your tires? If so, you’ve likely seen a series of numbers and letters imprinted in the rubber. What exactly do those numbers mean, though? And why are they there in ...

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, ...

You can buy tires that look fresh and still set you up for a bad day. Rubber ages. Winter is when you find out fast, because ...

Have you ever looked closely at the sidewall of your car's tires and wondered what all those numbers and letters mean? While they may seem like a complicated code, these markings provide valuable ...

Purchasing new tires would seem like a straightforward proposition. If it looks brand new, smells brand new, has a factory sticker on it, and no signs of wear and tear, it is brand new and perfectly ...

WASHINGTON (April 14, 2015) — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revised the format of the tire identification number (TIN) system used to identify tire factories and tire ...

It’s almost winter tire season, and don’t shoot the messenger for bringing it up. But one question that keeps popping up on auto website chat-rooms and feedback sections regularly is “what do those ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — Has demand for high-performance tires in the U.S. peaked? Depending on how one looks at the data: Yes. And No. If H-rated tires are included in the mix, then the data show that demand has ...

Many EVs don’t have spare tires. One Chevy Bolt owner created the perfect spare tire kit. Take note of these part numbers in case you need them for your EV.