Tips And Guides
Practical tire tips and guides that explain what the codes on your sidewall mean and how to make the right call when something goes wrong. Start with how to read a tire size, the tire speed rating chart, and the load range chart, then dig into repairs like patch vs. plug and the signs you need new tires.
Shopping soon? Our tire buying and maintenance guide walks through choosing the right tire, and tire warranties explained shows what that mileage promise is really worth. For brand-by-brand verdicts, browse our tire reviews.
Tire Pressure Sensor Battery Replacement: Why You Usually Replace the Sensor Instead
The amber horseshoe light comes on during a cold morning. You check all four tires with a gauge, and every one is at...
Hubcaps vs Rims: What the Terms Mean and Which Setup Makes Sense for You
A car shopper compares two trims of the same sedan. One has plain-looking wheels with plastic covers, the other has shiny alloys, and...
Wheel and Tire Setup Guide: How to Get Fitment Right the First Time
A new set of wheels looks simple on a product page: pick a diameter, pick a finish, add to cart. Then the wheels...
When Is a Tire Too Old to Sell? Age Limits, Date Codes and the Law
A used tire with deep tread looks like easy money. It holds air, the sidewalls look clean and the buyer only wants something...
305 Tire Size Explained: Width, Common Sizes, Rim Fit and Real Trade-Offs
You have seen the number on a forum build thread, a tire quote or the rear of a sports car: 305. It sounds...
Discount Tire Rotation Cost: Free for Some Drivers, Cheap for Most Others
Your tires are due for a rotation, there is a Discount Tire a few miles away and you want to know one thing...
Can Bad Sway Bar Links Cause Tire Wear? What They Really Do to Your Tires
A clunk from the front end every time you hit a pothole is enough to make anyone nervous. When the shop says the...
15×8 Wheels Explained: Tire Sizes That Fit, Offset, Backspacing and Best Uses
A 15×8 wheel shows up in a surprising number of places: under the rear fenders of a classic Camaro, on the hubs of...
