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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
Tire alone versus tire mounted on a rim
Tips And Guides

Do Tires Come With Rims? What You Actually Get and When a Package Makes Sense

You add four tires to an online cart, notice the price looks reasonable and then stop to wonder whether that number includes the...

Retorquing lug nuts after new tires
Tips And Guides

Do New Tires Need to Be Retorqued? Why Lug Nuts Deserve a Second Check

You drive away from the tire shop on a fresh set of tires, and the counter clerk mentions, almost as an afterthought, that...

Feathered tire tread wear
Tips And Guides

Feathered Tires: How to Spot Them, What Causes Them and How to Fix Them

Run your hand across the tread of your front tires and you might notice something odd. Sliding one way, the tread ribs feel...

Rivian regenerative and friction brakes
Tips And Guides

How Do Rivian Brakes Work? Regen, Friction Brakes and EV Brake Care Explained

Lift off the accelerator in a Rivian R1T or R1S and the truck slows down firmly, without you touching the brake pedal. Press...

Filling tires with air at an auto parts store
Tips And Guides

Does AutoZone Fill Tires for Free? What to Do Instead

The low-pressure light comes on, and the nearest place with an auto-parts sign is an AutoZone. It seems like the obvious stop. Auto...

Roadside flat tire repair
Tips And Guides

Does AAA Patch Tires? What Roadside Assistance Covers for a Flat

You are on the shoulder with a nail in the tread and a AAA card in your wallet, and the question is simple:...

Bigger tires and odometer accuracy
Tips And Guides

Do Bigger Tires Affect Your Odometer? The Math, the Fix and the Fine Print

You bolted on a set of taller tires, and the truck looks exactly the way you wanted. Then small things start to feel...

Slashed tire and vandalism
Tips And Guides

Can You Go to Jail for Slashing Tires? How the Charges and Penalties Work

You walk out to the car and all four tires are flat, each with a clean cut in the sidewall. Beyond the anger...

Studded tires on a dry summer road
Tips And Guides

Can You Drive Studded Tires in the Summer? Laws, Deadlines and the Real Costs

The snow has melted, the roads are dry and the studded tires are still on the car. Maybe the shop is booked for...