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To help you understand vehicle trim levels, this post answers the following questions: Vehicle trim refers to the different “versions” that vehicles come in. As an example, you may drive a Toyota Camry, but Toyota has several vehicle configurations, such as LE, SE, XLE, and XSE. These configurations are actually different trims, and tire sizes …

Treadwear ratings help us determine the value of a tire and answer questions like, How long will a tire last? And, Is the tire’s expected life worth its price?  The US Department of Transportation (DOT) established the tire treadwear rating system back in the 1970s to help tire buyers understand the complicated world of passenger …

Do you need to put snow tires on your car in winter? Are they really necessary? Or are all-season tires good enough? What makes snow tires for cars different from regular tires? And, Cheap Charlie wants to know: Can you go with just 2 snow tires or should you get all 4?  Read on as …

Electric vehicle sales continue to grow in the U.S., hitting 1.6 million in 2023 (Source: Marketwatch), and as their popularity grows, so does the demand for replacement tires for these EVs.   If you’re among those millions of new plug-in EV drivers – or you’re thinking of going electric – you’ll have questions about the best …

Summary Factory vs Aftermarket Rim and Tire Replacement When upgrading or replacing your current wheels with a set of aftermarket rims, if you’ve never done it before, you’re probably finding you have more questions than you did when you started your research.  Like, what are OEM wheels and tires, and what are aftermarket wheels and …

In this post, we’ll be focusing on comfort. Specifically, your comfort while driving on the road. Many drivers are surprised about how much of their driving comfort is related to their tires rather than their vehicle. Tires represent your vehicle’s direct contact with the road and can help reduce the bumps, shakes, and irritating noises …

The ply rating of a tire in the 20th century referred to the layers of cotton fiber stretched within a tire that directly affected the tire’s durability and capability to bear heavier loads. There’s a bit of discourse in the tire community about the term “ply” because it’s a little outdated. Today, advanced engineering allows …

UTV and ATV aftermarket wheel brands featured in this post: ATVs and UTVs take a lot of abuse off-road. They’re built for the toughest terrains, which means you need aggressive tires and rugged wheels. Whether you’re looking to replace worn or bent rims for your utility terrain or all-terrain vehicle, or you want to upgrade …

How do you know which tires to buy for your car, truck, SUV, or specialty vehicle? When you walk into a tire store, you’re at the mercy of the sales person. They may offer two or three options, but how do you know if those are the best options for you? This tire guide will …

With the average tire life expectancy around 6 years, you’re going to go through several sets of tires throughout your life. You’ve probably wondered … where does all that rubber go? If you buy a new set of tires and still have your old set sitting around, what should you do with them? Can tires …