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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 …

Typically, buying a new set of tires is something most people do not enjoy. Not only is the cost of tires high but the actual buying process is often frustrating and stressful. But what if we told you there was a better way to buy tires than driving to a bunch of different tire dealers …

Tires are marked with many letters, numbers and symbols on their side walls that are intended to help tire buyers make the right choices for their vehicles. Yet, the jumble of characters can confuse even the well-informed tire buyer. In this guide, we explain one set of characters on your side walls: tire temperature grades. …

Passenger tires in the United States are rated in ways that are intended to help tire buyers choose the best and safest tires for their vehicles. The tire industry is regulated by the US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The NHTSA developed the Uniform Tire Quality Grading system (UTQG), which is …

(ORIGINAL post date: Oct. 19, 2018) If you recently moved to a region with harsh winter conditions you may be wondering “do winter tires make a difference?” Winter tires are suited for people who drive in icy and/or severe snowy conditions. The ideal temperature for winter tires is anything below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. In this article, …

(Original post date: August 31, 2018) Until the day everyone is driving electric cars (or better yet, teleporting), fuel economy will remain a deciding factor when selecting tires. Every mile per gallon counts, which is why it’s important to select the correct tire for your vehicle, driving style, weather and road conditions. Tread type has …

(Updated August 2021) In this blog post, we offer advice for finding three types of tires for a Dodge Ram 1500, years 2001 to 2019. If you’re looking for all terrain tires for Dodge Ram 1500, mud tires or off road tires for Ram 1500, or all season Ram 1500 tires, you’ll find this article …