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James Anderson is the editor of TireReviewsLab and writes and edits all of its tire reviews, brand guides, tire comparisons and car maintenance articles, nearly 400 in total. His focus is detailed model reviews, side-by-side comparisons and practical DIY care guides that help drivers choose, and look after, the tires their safety depends on. His reviews are research-based: they draw on manufacturer specifications and warranty terms, published independent tire tests and owner reviews from major retailers, with sources linked and prices and warranty figures dated. James does not road-test tires himself, and each review says so. Spotted an error? Contact us and it will be corrected.

396 Articles
Choosing tires at a tire shop
Tips And Guides

The Psychology of Tire Buying: Mental Shortcuts That Cost You Money and How to Beat Them

Most drivers put more thought into picking a streaming show than into choosing the only four parts of the car that touch the...

Replacing one tire versus a full set
Tips And Guides

Can You Replace Just One Tire? When It Works and When You Need Two or Four

A nail in the sidewall or a pothole that slices the tread leaves you with one ruined tire and three that still look...

Tire pressure gauge reading 40 PSI
Car Care

Is 40 PSI Good Tire Pressure? Why the Answer Depends on Your Vehicle

Forty psi has a reputation. It is a round number, it sounds firm and safe, and plenty of drivers have heard that it...

Checking tire pressure with a gauge
Car Care

What Tire Pressure Should I Use? How to Find and Keep the Right PSI

You pull up to the air pump, unscrew the valve cap, and realize you have no idea what number to aim for. The...

Wheel prices by material and size
Car Care

How Much Do Rims Cost? Wheel Prices by Material, Size and the Extras You’ll Pay For

Maybe a pothole bent a wheel, maybe the factory alloys are covered in curb rash, or maybe you just want a different look....

Plugging a punctured tire
Car Care

How to Plug a Tire (and How Long the Plug Will Last)

A screw in the tread, a tire that loses a few psi every day, and no tire shop open until Monday. That is...

Driver fatigue and rest breaks on long drives
Car Care

How Long Can You Drive Without a Break? Safe Limits, Fatigue Warning Signs and Trucker Rules

You have a long road trip ahead, a destination you want to reach by dinner, and a nagging question: how long can you...

Car Care

33-Inch vs. 285 Tires: Real Diameters, Fitment and Which Size Fits Your Truck

Search for “33-inch tires” for your truck or Jeep and you will quickly find listings for 285s mixed in with sizes like 33×12.50R17....

Inspecting tires before a road trip
Tips And Guides

Tire Inspection Checklist: A 10-Minute Monthly Routine and Road Trip Prep

Most tire trouble starts small and quiet. A slow leak, a nail working its way in, a bent wheel, or a front tire...