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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
235 tire fitment on a 6-inch wheel compared with a wider rim
Tips And Guides

Can You Put a 235 Tire on a 6-Inch Wheel? Fitment, Risks, and Safer Options

It happens more often than you might think. A driver buys a used car and discovers the previous owner mounted wide tires on...

H and S tire speed ratings compared
Tips And Guides

H vs S Speed Rating: What the Gap Between 112 and 130 MPH Means for Your Car

The speed rating is the single letter at the end of your tire’s service description, and it is easy to ignore. After all,...

V and W tire speed ratings compared
Tips And Guides

V vs W Speed Rating: Sport Touring or Max Performance?

You own a performance car, perhaps a German sport sedan, an American muscle car, or a hot hatch, and it left the factory...

Tire buying and maintenance guide
Tips And Guides

The Complete Tire Buying and Maintenance Guide: Choose Right, Make Them Last

Tires do more work than any other part of your car. They accelerate it, stop it, steer it, and absorb every pothole along...

V and H tire speed ratings compared
Tips And Guides

V vs H Speed Rating: Is the Upgrade Worth It for Your Daily Driver?

You know your tire size. You’ve narrowed it to two nearly identical tires. One is H-rated, one is V-rated, and the V-rated version...

W and Y speed rating tires for high-performance cars
Tips And Guides

W vs Y Speed Rating: Choosing Tires for High-Performance Cars

At the top of the speed rating scale, the choice narrows to two letters: W, certified to 168 mph, and Y, certified to...

Measuring tire size and diameter in a workshop
Tips And Guides

Tire Size Calculator Guide: How to Calculate Tire Diameter and Choose a Size That Fits

Whether you want to fill the wheel wells of a truck with bigger all-terrains or fit a spare set of wheels from a...

S and T tire speed ratings compared
Tips And Guides

S vs T Speed Rating: Small Gap, Practical Differences

S and T are neighbors on the speed rating scale, separated by just 6 mph. S-rated tires are certified to 112 mph, T-rated...

H and T tire speed ratings compared
Tips And Guides

H vs T Speed Rating: Comfort and Tread Life or Sharper Handling?

Most tire shoppers match the size, compare brands, and check the price. The letter at the end of the size code gets far...