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Expert guides, buying advice, and maintenance how-tos — written and reviewed to help you choose, size, and care for your tires.

29 guides

Mohawk tires review graphic showing a UTQG sidewall grade plate reading 500 treadwear with A traction and A temperature, beside a 50,000 mile and road hazard warranty badge

Mohawk Tires Review: Lineup, Prices and Value

An honest review of Mohawk tires: who makes them (and what the brand will not say), the Aegis and Comanche lineup, real stocked sizes and prices, what the UTQG grades mean, and who these tires actually suit.

Aug 14, 20266 min read

Illustration of a penny inserted head-down into a tire tread groove, with tread blocks and an amber tread wear bar marked at 2/32 of an inch

How to Check Tire Tread: Penny Test and More

Checking tire tread takes under a minute and no tools. Here is the penny test, the quarter test, how to read the wear bars, and the exact tread depth at which to replace your tires.

Aug 12, 20265 min read

Tire pressure gauge reading 35 PSI, the typical recommended pressure for a passenger car

How to Check Tire Pressure: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Checking your tire pressure takes five minutes and one cheap tool. Here is how to do it right: which gauge to use, your correct PSI, when to check, and what the TPMS light means.

Aug 10, 20266 min read

Cooper tires sit in the value tier of the tire market, between premium and budget brands

Are Cooper Tires Good? An Honest Brand Review

Are Cooper tires any good, or just cheap? We break down who makes Cooper, what the brand does well, where it falls short, and the best Cooper tires to buy for cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Aug 7, 20266 min read

Tire load index chart from 85 at 1,135 lb to 110 at 2,337 lb

What Is Tire Load Index? Explained Simply

The load index is the number just before your tire's speed rating, and it caps how much weight the tire can carry. Here is the load index chart, how to read yours, and why you must never fit a lower one.

Aug 6, 20265 min read

Tire speed rating chart from S at 112 mph to Y at 186 mph

What Is Speed Rating on Tires? Chart, Letters and Codes Explained

The speed rating is the small letter after your tire size, and it means more than top speed. Here is the full speed rating chart, where to find yours, and why you should never fit a lower one.

Aug 3, 20267 min read

Checklist for choosing car tires: right size, tire type, ratings and budget

How to Choose Car Tires: Step-by-Step Guide

The right car tire is mostly decided by your vehicle and how you drive. Here is how to choose, from your door placard to tire type, ratings, and budget, so you buy with confidence.

Aug 3, 20266 min read

Chips grouping tire numbers into size, load and speed, and age markings

What Do Numbers in Tires Mean? Decoded

Every number on a tire is a spec. Grouped into size, load and speed, and safety markings, the sidewall reads like a spec sheet. Here is what all of it means.

Jul 31, 20266 min read

Thermometer graphic comparing all-season and winter tires at the 45 degree threshold

All-Season vs Winter Tires: Which Do You Actually Need?

All-season tires cover mild winters, but below 45F their rubber stiffens and grip drops off. Here is how to tell which set your climate, your commute, and your car actually require.

Jul 30, 20264 min read

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