I f there's one component on any vehicle which influences its handling characteristics more than anything, it's the tires. Tires are, in ideal situations, the only parts of a car that touch the ...

When it comes to buying tires, there are a few important parameters, one of those being rolling resistance. This one is actually pretty easy to find out.

By Jeff S. Bartlett. This common pitch is compelling: Filling your car’s tires with nitrogen will reduce air loss, boost fuel ...

No matter what tire brand or whether your car has symmetric or asymmetric tires, it's critical to keep up with periodic tire maintenance and to avoid things that are speeding up wear and tear.

Like anything else, wider tires do have some known drawbacks. However, they also come with a few reasons why you may want to consider adding them to your car.

Consumer Reports testing reveals the best tires for each type of car. Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled ...

Like, it’s gonna make no difference for me rolling them from my truck to your garage. You’re gonna take them to a tire shop, they’re gonna put ’em on your car, they’re still gonna be new ...

To ensure that the car is locked into its position and won't roll when jacked up, find something to wedge under the tire on the opposite side of the vehicle from the flat tire. It can be a brick ...

Nitrogen-filled tires offer benefits like stable pressure, reduced moisture, and less corrosion. But regular tire maintenance is key, no matter what’s inside.

Anson Renshaw, 54, of Mesa, Arizona, owns a 1966 Buick Wildcat with original Goodyear Power Cushion tires, and believe it or not, they’re still drivable. “Yes, they still have 1966 air in them ...

Dashcam video captured the heart-pounding moment a car was launched into the air on a Los Angeles-area freeway last week after the vehicle struck a loose tire.

One of the biggest promises of electric vehicles is that they provide relative freedom from constant car maintenance. Gone are oil and filter changes, spark plugs, tune-ups, diesel particulate ...