We know gas cars are bad for the environment. EVs are cleaner, but all cars have tires — and tire pollution is a source of ...

Tire wear patterns reveal far more than tread life, offering early insight into suspension issues, loading problems and ...

The amount of tread on a tire is critical in determining how well it will vacate water to maintain contact with the road in the rain. If your tires wear out quickly, your safety may be at risk. Our ...

I exhaled and sent a silent thank-you to my dad, an automotive engineer and a stickler for safety who insisted that I ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - When it comes time to buy tires, tread life is an important consideration. Manufacturers claim anywhere from 30,000 to 100,000 miles. Consumer Reports tested the tread life of 47 ...

Most people probably don’t remember the last time they checked the tread on their tires, if they’ve even done it at all. The common method involves holding a penny or a quarter in the groove and ...

With many more people hitting the road to shop and visit family and friends -- a Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) survey shows that very few drivers are checking the safety of their tires.

The Conti HDR 5 and Conti HSR 5 tires are now available in size 245/70R19.5, designed for urban and regional fleets in ...

Maximizing tread life is all about the contact patch — literally where the rubber meets the road. Pavement is abrasive by design. That’s how you get friction between the tire and the road surface — in ...

Tire pressure, tread pattern and depth, and the size and weight of your tires will all affect your gas mileage. Bigger tires ...