While the colored lines found on new tires are optional, follow along to see what they mean, and why they are there.

You probably know that some of the alphabet soup on your tire's sidewall refers to its model and size, but tucked in with those details are also crucial safety grades. Among the most important is the ...

There's a lot of tire designations you need to know to make sure you get the best ones for your vehicle, so what exactly can ...

Q–Where did the phrase “kicking the tires” originate, and what’s the purpose of kicking tires? J.T., Des Plaines A–After pausing a moment to collect our thoughts, we couldn’t fathom where that phrase ...

A conceptual framework has been developed for investigating the generation of sound by tires. Recent measurements have quantified some of the characteristics of truck tire sounds. The characteristics ...

CHICAGO - General Motors Corp. executives say early versions of the Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car are getting the promised 40 miles on a single battery charge thanks in part to new ...