Question: I just started shopping for new tires and am confused by all the numbers used to list each tire. What do the numbers 98V mean? They’re listed right after the P225/60VR16 on the tire I’m ...

Tires have a lot markings on their sidewalls. Most of us know the basics, but in the next 11 minutes, we'll all become absolute know-it-alls about how to read just about every letter and number on a ...

Q: We live in the Midwest, where potholes and bumpy roads are common. Which tire/wheel combination gives the smoothest ride? Which is less prone to damage? Here are the combinations available on the ...

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 ...

You know it's time for new tires when your car feels like it's hydroplaning on a sunny day. However, the moment you look at the sidewall, all you see are what look like ancient hieroglyphs. The good ...

Have you ever taken a close look at your tires? If so, you’ve likely seen a series of numbers and letters imprinted in the rubber. What exactly do those numbers mean, though? And why are they there in ...

Tires, as we've pointed out time and time again, are some of the most important things you can have on your car, as they are what connect the car to the road. All tires have useful information written ...

Question: We live in the Midwest, where potholes and bumpy roads are common. Which tire/wheel combination gives the smoothest ride? Which is less prone to damage? Here are the combinations available ...

A: The lower the tire’s profile, the rougher it rides. The number after the slash is the aspect ratio denoting the profile. The P235/55HR18 has an aspect ratio of 55. In other words, the height of the ...