People have been riding on air since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887. The average motorist might think that his tires’ rubber and steel belts support the vehicles’ weight, but air ...

If you are like us, the first thing you might do with your new rig is add a leveling kit or suspension lift and larger tires. But when you do this, are you actually decreasing the towing capacity of ...

The string of letters and numbers wrapped around your tire sidewall is not decoration. It is a compact spec sheet that tells ...

If you fancy yourself an off-road enthusiast, you no doubt gave considerable thought to the vehicle you chose to pilot when you're venturing off the asphalt and into more treacherous terrains. Whether ...

NOTE: ALWAYS use the exact tire size, type, speed and load rating recommended by the manufacturer of your motorcycle. Never try to second-guess the designers and engineers with regards to tire size, ...

The most common misconception about load and inflation pressure is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of the tire is necessary to carry the weight of the vehicle. Although that ...

(AOL Autos)-- You probably know tires are made of rubber, but how much more do you know? Here's a run-through of some important tire-related terminology. This technical-sounding term refers to the ...

WASHINGTON — Daimler Vans U.S.A. L.L.C. has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision of inconsequential noncompliance regarding miscalculated tire load ...