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I’m sure many of us have been here: You find the one that has everything you’re looking for — good looks, intelligence, sense of humor, compassion, caring … a checklist that goes on and on. The unicorn. So out of your league. It happens with tires, too. You think of high-quality brands like Pirelli and …

Unless your work involves dealing with tires, as ours does, you probably think about tires only when something goes wrong. So when you do need to search for new tires you’re met with a lot of terms, abbreviations, tire codes, and numbers that look a lot like alphabet soup. There is, literally, a lot riding …

Source: VogueTyre.com If you’re not familiar with the phrase “Trues and Vogues,” clearly you’re not a hip-hop fan. So, what does this expression mean, and why are you reading about it on a blog about tires? More on that in a bit. But first, the big reveal. Trues and Vogues reference the combination of luxury …

It’s our superlative guide to mud terrain tires! Who is the most popular? Most attractive? Most likely to succeed? Cutest couple? Here we list our picks for the best mud terrain tires for your budget, driving style, and rugged terrain.  Although referred to as “mud-terrain,” these tires handle not only mud but also snow, sand, …

Understanding Basic Anatomy of Tire Treads & Tire Tread Patterns Tire treads have four basic parts: the ribs, the grooves, the tread blocks, and the sipes. These tread patterns aren’t just there for looks; they each have their own purpose, which we will explain as you read on. We’ll also explain what the three basic …

All season versus all weather — what’s the difference? There are slight differences between the two, but there is also a lot of overlap.  It’s like that thing you learned in grade school math class — all rectangles are squares, but not all squares are rectangles. Remember? Similarly, not every all-season tire is an all-weather …

Tires are dotted with letters and numbers that seem like an alphabet soup of codes. Although they’re intended to pass along information to consumers, you need to be a code cracker to understand the DOT number meaning.  In a related post that about DOT numbers on tires, we explained how to find tire sizes, load …

Dry rot is the deterioration of tire rubber due to age, lack of use, or exposure to harsh conditions. Dry rot tires can show visible cracking in a tire’s tread or sidewall. Direct sunlight can take a terrible toll on rubber, making dry rot more likely. Although dry rot isn’t always preventable, regular use and …

Today’s tires have built-in features that help drivers know when it’s time to replace tires, before it’s too late. Newer vehicles have electronic tire safety pressure monitoring (TSPM) systems in the form of dashboard alerts to let drivers know when tire pressure is low. A tire that continues to lose air pressure might need to …

There are a number of reasons why most people dread having to buy replacement tires for their vehicle. For example, replacement tires can be expensive. Another reason is that the sales process can involve pushy salespeople and lots of stress. But Tire Agent is quickly revolutionizing the marketplace and making it easier and more convenient …