Though many people recognize tire measurements, not everyone knows how to read the symbols on their sidewalls. Getting a grasp of how to read this is crucial to better understanding the tires you ...

In our Tire Talk forum, some of our readers have questioned the interchangeability of P-metric and Metric tire size designations. But answering this question is like asking how to solve the national ...

The information hidden around your car can tell you a lot about the vehicle you're driving. Some symbols, like the ones on the dashboard, are placed in full view, while others are easy to miss unless ...

The tires in your car are consumable and require periodic replacement. Balding tires or those with worn-out treads are dangerous and not deliver the same levels of traction and braking as newer rubber ...

HANOVER, Germany—Continental A.G. has begun producing tires with an "HL" load index, a new standard that yields tires capable of carrying heavier loads at the same pressure as those built to the "XL" ...

On a typical race weekend, a NASCAR Nextel Cup series team will use between nine and 14 sets of tires depending upon the length of the race and type of track -- short track, speedway, superspeedway or ...