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

The numbers and letters on a car tire may seem confusing, but they're actually relatively simple once you understand them. Here's what they mean.

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, ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...