Winter driving can be a challenge, especially when you’re navigating icy and snowy roads. If you’re contemplating winter driving, having the right tires can make all the difference. Winter tires are designed to provide better traction and handling in cold weather conditions, including snow, ice, and slush. They’re made with special rubber compounds that remain flexible in cold temperatures, allowing them to grip the road more effectively. They also have unique tread patterns that help [...more]

Shopping for new tires can be a real challenge if you don't know what you are looking for. Fortunately there are lots of resources out there to help you find just the tires and get you back on the road again in no time. One of the most important elements when you are in the market for new tires is the type of tires. It's imperative that you have the right type of tires for road conditions in your area --rain tires, snow tires, or all-weather tires. But before you can choose the type you first n [...more]

If you are in the market for a new set of tires there has never been a better time to learn how to read tire sizes . Fortunately it is based on a standardized system developed by the Department of Transportation so every tire uses the same formula to identify the size and ratings. The tire size can be located on the sidewall of the tire. If the tire is older and been well worn it may be harder to read but it should still be there. You should see a series of numbers and letters that look somet [...more]

For many of us our vehicles are an essential part of every day life. We use them to get to work, take the kids to their activities, and run errands all over the place. Our lives would be a lot different without cars. But as essential as our vehicles are in our lives we often neglect, or take for granted, one of the vehicles most important elements...the tires. Tires are a key element in our vehicles functionality. They help to give us a smooth and comfortable ride, provide traction to keep us o [...more]

Famous inventor and American hero, Benjamin Franklin famously said that "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." If old Ben Franklin were still alive today he probably would've added that changing a car's tires as another of life's certainties. Cars need regular maintenance to stay in any sort of good drivable condition whether it be an oil change or changing a tire, but before you go out and buy a set of new tires it's vital to know what size tires your car t [...more]

Do larger tires get better gas mileage? The short answer is, no. Though, the real answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no answer. The truth is that in many instances larger tires will not  increase a vehicle's fuel efficiency; however, there are many aspects of tires that can contribute a vehicle's gas mileage apart from the tire's size. One of the reasons that larger tires will not lead to an increase in a car's gas mileage is because they are heavier than smaller tires – [...more]

It doesn't matter if you have a regular passenger car , a light truck or SUV or even a sports car, having properly sized tires on your vehicle is the key to getting the best performance out of it. Poorly fitted tires will make the car harder to handle and can potential damage things like the suspension system or brakes. The easiest way to know what size tires your car takes is to look at the number on your existing tires. This works great if you bought the car new as the factory should have ins [...more]