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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
Summer and all-season tire grip compared
Tire Comparison

Summer Tires vs. All-Season Tires: Grip, Temperature, and Which One You Really Need

On paper, the decision looks obvious. “Summer” sounds like a tire for beach weekends and heat waves, and “all-season” sounds like the worry-free...

Touring tires versus all-season tires infographic
Tire Comparison

Touring vs. All-Season Tires: Comfort, Capability, and Cost Compared

Ask two drivers what they want from their tires and you will often hear two different answers. One wants the cabin quiet on...

Continental VikingContact 8 studless winter tire
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental VikingContact 8 Review: Continental’s New Studless Winter Flagship

The VikingContact 7 built a strong reputation as one of the best studless winter tires you could buy. Its successor, the Continental VikingContact...

Continental TrueContact Tour 54 all-season tire
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental TrueContact Tour 54 Review: A Long-Mileage All-Season That Rides Like a Premium Tire

Most drivers shopping for a touring all-season tire want the same things: a quiet cabin, dependable grip in the rain, enough snow traction...

Continental tires buying guide
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental Tires Buying Guide: Which Continental Tire Fits the Way You Drive?

Continental makes tires for almost every kind of driver, and that is both its strength and the reason so many buyers get confused....

Continental Conti Terra HD3 drive-axle tire on a work truck
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental Conti Terra HD3 Review: A Drive-Axle Tire for Work Trucks That Leave the Pavement

The Conti Terra HD3 is often mistaken for a pickup truck all-terrain tire. It is something tougher and more specialized: a commercial drive-axle...

Continental ProContact GX grand touring tire
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental ProContact GX Review: Grand Touring Comfort With a Long-Mileage Promise

Grand touring all-season tires are the default choice for millions of sedans, coupes, and crossovers, and that makes the category fiercely competitive. The...

Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR run-flat tire
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR Review: Run-Flat Security Without the Usual Harshness

Many BMWs, Mercedes-Benz models and other luxury vehicles leave the factory without a spare tire. In its place is a set of run-flats,...

Continental ExtremeContact DW tire on track
ContinentalTire Reviews

Continental ExtremeContact DW Review: The “Dry and Wet” Summer Tire and Where It Fits Now

The letters in Continental‘s ExtremeContact names tell you what each tire is for. DWS stands for dry, wet, and snow: an all-season tire....