Have you ever gotten a flat tire and suddenly felt your wallet get lighter? Because that's how it feels when the average driver needs to replace a tire on their car. Tires can take a beating ...

Because tires are made of natural rubber and plastic, it’s easy to miss just how much they contribute to pollution in our oceans. Small bits of degraded plastic from tire wear pervade the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Bulletproof tires are important in a variety of security situations, and not just for military personnel or political leaders. These skins ...

While there's a lot to appreciate on an airplane, from its powerful jet engines to the massive wings, the aircraft tires somehow fly under the radar. While they may not be appreciated enough ...

In many ways, tires are incredible. Whether we’re on two wheels or four, tires give us the grip we need to stay on the road. They help translate the power of an engine – electrical ...

Tires may all look similar, but Consumer Reports’ testing shows that performance can vary significantly: how well they grip, how they affect braking distances, and even how long they last.

Tires are a critical component of your aircraft. Knowing the exact specifications is vital to flying-approved and safe operation. Failure to maintain them could eventually create severe ...

And not even the whole tire. The contact patch, the part of the tread that is touching the road at any given time, is roughly the size of your hand. OK, your car’s contact patch might be ...

In the U.S., tire tread is measured in 32nds of an inch, and new cars typically have a tread depth of 10/32 or 11/32. Currently, Cybertruck tires are either Pirelli Scorpion ATR all-seasons or ...

Electric vehicles tend to wear out tires more quickly compared to similar gasoline cars. Although about a 20% reduction in longevity is often cited, wear for EV tires varies by vehicle and can be ...

As a convert to the Church of Fat Tires, I was excited to share with him an idea I’d learned from other cyclists: Cram on the fattest soft-sided tires that will fit on your bike, then inflate ...

Tires are arguably the least interesting part of your car. They’re round, black, expensive to replace and generally disappear into the background of your driving experience if you’re just a ...