Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

With so many parts of your car in need of consistent upkeep, it can be easy to forget to check your tires. However, it's an oversight that could lead to serious consequences. According to the National ...

Use a professional tire pressure gauge to adjust to the manufacturer's standard values (typically 2.3-2.5 bar for the front tires and 2.1-2.3 bar for the rear tires). Check the spare tire's pressure ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

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 ...

When you shop for tires ? besides warranties that promise 65,000 miles, 70,000 miles, even 90,000 miles ? there's a tread-wear rating. It's listed on the sidewall. The higher the number, the longer ...

DURHAM, N.C., Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyrata, Inc., a tire sensor and data management company, has expanded its patented IntelliTread™ tire tread wear sensor platform to include a low-profile ...

According to official technical documents from FAW-Volkswagen and recommendations from various tire manufacturers, the typical replacement cycle for Bora classic tires is generally 60,000 to 100,000 ...

Question: I enjoyed your article about wheel bearings on trailers. Could you talk more about tire safety? I look around in parking lots and see many tires that are unsafe. Thanks! Answer: This is ...

In an age where car maintenance can quickly drain your wallet, learning how to perform basic vehicle inspections at home has never been more essential. Whether you’re prepping for a long road trip or ...

Bridgestone Americas announced the launch of a new drive tire tread that is engineered to increase retread value for fleets. The Bandag B713 FuelTech drive tire tread incorporates a new proprietary ...

All-terrain tires have been on the market for decades, giving buyers an experience that combines on-road stability, ride comfort, and efficiency with off-road prowess. In the past, all-terrain tires ...