When the tires are the only points of contact between a race car and the pavement, teams value consistency and stability from their supplier. Michelin and IMSA announced a ten-year extension of their ...

Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Most vehicle owners are unaware of the dangers of old tires, assuming they are good once there is enough tire tread and they look okay. However, while it is vital to regularly inspect the condition of ...

Few car maintenance tasks are as crucial (or as often overlooked) as tire tread depth. It's a major part of determining how safe, effective, and long-lasting your tires are, and yet it's rarely ever ...

Tires play a huge role when it comes to your car's comfort and overall structural integrity. For example, vehicles with AWD need matching tires on all four corners to combat premature wear of the ...

You may be familiar with palmistry, a category of fortune-telling based on interpreting the creases and lines on the inner surface of a person's hand. Some folks will read the soles of your feet, too.

Tires do a lot more than just stand between the road and your 2-ton car, SUV, or pickup truck. These four rings of grooved rubber are integral to a car’s performance, affecting braking, handling, ride ...