The string of letters and numbers wrapped around your tire sidewall is not decoration. It is a compact spec sheet that tells ...

Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled, ensuring repeatable conditions for every test run. By Jeff S. Bartlett ...

Every vehicle owner will need to replace their tires at some point, so it's important to know which tire is right for your vehicle before that time comes. The information on a tire's sidewall, ...

If you fancy yourself an off-road enthusiast, you no doubt gave considerable thought to the vehicle you chose to pilot when you're venturing off the asphalt and into more treacherous terrains. Whether ...

People have been riding on air since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887. The average motorist might think that his tires’ rubber and steel belts support the vehicles’ weight, but air ...

Different tire compounds excel in different areas, which is why tires have speed ratings — not all materials can handle the extra heat and stress that come with high-speed driving. However, upgrading ...

More than 256,000 vehicle miles were logged last year to generate our exclusive treadwear ratings These findings underscore the value of looking at comparative tread life based on testing. We test all ...

TREVOSE, Pa. — Online tire retailer SimpleTire L.L.C. has developed a proprietary tire-rating system, dubbed "SimpleScore," that it said is designed to enhance and simplify the online tire-buying ...

Tires are a vital investment in your car—and a pricey one, too. On average, Consumer Reports members spent $223 per tire, according to our latest survey. But the real value of that purchase depends on ...

Consumer Reports testing reveals the best tires for each type of car Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section ...