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How often do you drive your car? Do you use your vehicle for daily commutes or just for the occasional trip to the store? Even if you tend to drive only on the weekend, you should think about tire maintenance. As the first point of contact that your vehicle has to the road, it’s vital that …

The different types of tire options for your vehicle can seem confusing. After all, there are a lot of factors you need to consider when purchasing tires for your vehicle. If you live in an area that gets cold winters, you’ve probably had to consider tires that handle driving in snow, ice and slush.  In …

When you hear the term flotation tire, what comes to mind? Are you thinking of “Back To The Future” with a flying Delorean? Maybe you’ve got a water vehicle in mind that can scale the ocean’s waves. While those sound cool, that’s not what we’re speaking of when it comes to flotation tires. In reality, …

So you’ve got your dream SUV and are itching to get behind the wheel. But is it equipped with the correct tires to fit your needs? Even though the vehicle is built for off-roading, your tires might not be ready for primetime. There are many factors to consider when selecting the best tires for SUVs, …

If you live in an area that experiences colder weather, chances are you’ve had to drive through snow. You might even have an all-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle specifically because you want to feel safer as you drive through ice, sleet, slush, and snow.   The tires you probably have on your car …

Colorado is the fourth snowiest state in the U.S., averaging 67.3 inches of snow a year, behind Vermont, Maine and New Hampshire (USA.com). But what differentiates Colorado’s snowy winters from other states is its ranking as the most mountainous state in the country. The combination of heavy snow and steep terrains makes driving in Colorado winters …

What are the best tires for sprinter vans, AKA cargo vans? We’ve listed some of the best tires for cargo vans, based on what might define “best”: affordability, highway miles, load capacity and more. These are the six types of vans we’re talking about: Most Affordable Commercial Tire for City Driving Ironman iMove Gen2 AS …

When Old Man Winter comes calling, not only does he bring a lousy nip to your nose, but he’ll also mess with air pressure in the tires on your car. You might even have the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) icon appear. That means a discrepancy in tire pressure has been detected. Tap or click …

Spare tires used to come standard when you purchased a new car. But many manufacturers are going away from that tradition, leaving the space in your trunk empty. According to Consumer Reports, the absence of a spare tire and jack, which weight 40 to 50 pounds, help improve gas mileage.  While that probably isn’t the …

If you’re a gearhead, you likely know much more about cars than the average Joe. Your friends and family probably turn to you to find out what that check engine light means or why their brakes are squeaking. But do you know everything about tires? There is more to learn about tires than size and …