Tires with the 3PMS symbol have scored at least 110 on the traction index. This means they accelerate at least 10 percent faster than a typical all-season tire that isn’t 3PMS rated.

The sidewall of your car's tires has a litany of numbers and letters that describe the brand, make/model, size, load rating, speed symbol, and other vital aspects of a particular tire. Most ...

This is why all-season tires account for roughly 90 percent of the U.S. tire market, but only a select few of those earn the right to wear a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol on their ...