The primary purposes of a car’s tires are to carry the vehicle’s weight, transfer braking and traction forces to the pavement, cushion impact from the road and change and maintain the direction of ...

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What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades ...

Tires may 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. To help members ...