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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
Switching to summer tires
Tips And Guides

Benefits of Switching to Summer Tires: When the Swap Pays Off and When It Doesn’t

Every spring, a familiar question comes up in driveways across the northern half of the country. The winter tires are coming off anyway,...

Car shaking after new tires
Tips And Guides

Car Shaking After New Tires? The Real Causes and How to Get It Fixed

You paid for new tires expecting a smoother, quieter ride, and instead the steering wheel buzzes at 60 mph or the seat shimmies...

Tire boot inside a damaged tire
Tips And Guides

Tire Boot Removal: Why Boots Are Temporary and When the Tire Has to Go

A tire boot usually enters your life on a bad day. A sharp piece of debris opens a cut too big for a...

Oil change at Mavis
Tips And Guides

Mavis Oil Change Guide: Services, Oil Choices, Coupons and How It Compares

Your maintenance light is on, a Mavis store sits a mile from your office, and the question is simple: is it a sensible...

Applying tire shine to a tire
Tips And Guides

Is Tire Shine Bad for Tires? What Dressings Really Do to Rubber

A freshly washed car with dull gray tires looks unfinished, and a coat of tire shine fixes that in minutes. Then the doubts...

Breaking a car window in an emergency
Tips And Guides

How to Break a Car Window in an Emergency: Escaping a Crashed or Sinking Car

Most drivers never think about their side windows as an exit. Then a crash jams the doors, or the car leaves the road...

Brake service at Discount Tire
Tips And Guides

Does Discount Tire Do Brakes? What It Services and Where to Go Instead

Your brakes have started to squeal, or the pedal feels a little softer than it used to, and the closest shop you trust...

Returning tires to Walmart
Tips And Guides

Walmart Tire Return Policy: What You Can Return, What You Can’t and How Warranty Claims Work

You ordered a set of tires from Walmart, and something is off. Maybe the size doesn’t match the door placard, maybe you found...

Tire rotation at Jiffy Lube
Tips And Guides

Jiffy Lube Tire Rotation Cost: What to Expect and How to Pay Less

If your oil change reminder just popped up, there is a good chance your tires are due for a rotation too. Jiffy Lube...