This week, June 2nd - 8th, is National Tire Safety Week.  Every year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) encourages motorists to check their tires and educate themselves about tire safety. The importance of being "TireWise" is more critical than you might think. Over 10,000 tire-related crashes occur in the US every year and nearly 200 people die as a result.  Aside from the "life and death" stakes, Americans add almost 3 billion (yes, billion) miles to their tires each y [...more]

When it comes to replacing your tires, unless you are a mechanic or very familiar with tires, you are likely to go with whatever the tire dealer gives you. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially if you go to a trusted dealership. However, if you would like to be more involved in the process and have a greater understanding and input on what tires go on your vehicle then understanding tire ratings is a good place to start. To create a standard for tire quality and performance the Nationa [...more]