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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
Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 studless winter tire
BridgestoneTire Reviews

Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 Review: Proven Studless Winter Tire for Cars and Minivans

Bridgestone‘s Blizzak line has been a benchmark in winter tires for decades, and the WS90 is its studless ice and snow tire for...

Tire squeal while turning
Tips And Guides

Tire Squeal When Turning: Normal Noise, Warning Sign or Not the Tires at All?

You swing into a parking garage, crank the wheel toward an open space and the car lets out a long, embarrassing squeal. Or...

Directional tire with rotation arrow
Tips And Guides

How to Tell If Tires Are Directional: Arrows, Tread Patterns and Mounting Rules

You are about to rotate your own tires, or a shop just handed back your car, and something looks off. The tread on...

Reseating a tire bead on a rim
Tips And Guides

How to Put a Tire Back on the Rim: Reseating a Bead and Remounting Safely

There are two ways people usually end up asking this question. In the first, the tire was fine until it wasn’t: you aired...

Trimming truck fenders for bigger tires
Tips And Guides

How to Cut Fenders for Bigger Tires: A Careful, Step-by-Step Approach

You bolted on bigger tires, took the first sharp turn out of the driveway and heard it: a scrape, a thump or a...

Tractor tires
Tips And Guides

How Much Do Tractor Tires Weigh? Weight Ranges, Ballast Math and Safe Handling

The question usually comes up at an awkward moment. A rear tire needs replacing, the truck or trailer has a payload limit, and...

Monster truck tires
Tips And Guides

How Much Do Monster Truck Tires Cost? Prices, Specs and What Makes Them Different

Sit in the stands at a monster truck show and the tires are the first thing you notice. They stand taller than most...

Worn tire with exposed cords
Tips And Guides

How Long Do Tires With Exposed Cords Last? Why the Answer Is Zero Miles

You spot it during a quick walk around the car, or a shop technician points it out while the car is on the...

Fix-a-Flat sealant for a slow leak
Tips And Guides

Can You Use Fix-a-Flat for a Slow Leak? When Tire Sealant Helps and When It Won’t

A slow leak is the tire problem that never quite becomes an emergency. Every few days the pressure warning comes on, you add...