Tires
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Although the ideal way to check tire tread wear is with a tread-depth gauge, you can get by with what’s known as the “penny test” or just using your fingers.
By Rick Cotta
December 25, 2022

Low-rolling-resistance tires are designed to improve a vehicle’s fuel economy by reducing its rolling resistance as it travels down the road.
By Rick Cotta
December 12, 2021

Run-flat tires can be driven on — at least for a short distance — even if they lose all their air pressure.
By Rick Cotta
October 3, 2021

Nissan is issuing a recall for some 127,000 Altima sedans and Titan pickup trucks equipped with overcured Continental tires.
By Patrick Masterson
March 17, 2021

Our report on the sizable Tucson/Stinger recall takes first among Cars.com’s most popular articles this week.
By Matt Schmitz
September 16, 2020

When you take your vehicle in for service, chances are that the mechanic also will perform a stem-to-stern inspection to identify other maintenance or repair items you need.
By Rick Popely
August 29, 2020

The 2021 Ford Mach 1 is the ultimate 5.0-liter Mustang for people who aren’t yet ready to splurge on that $62,000 Shelby GT350.
By Aaron Bragman
June 16, 2020

The TPMS can determine real-time tire pressure and detect when a tire’s air pressure is a specific level below the manufacturer’s recommended levels.
By Brian Normile
May 31, 2020

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE Hardtop is an electric runabout made in the traditional mold, true to Mini’s reputation for motoring fun and priced appropriately for its modest range.

By Joe Wiesenfelder
Executive Editor

The tire sidewall contains a lot of information other than the brand and model name that consumers can use when shopping for tires.
By Rick Popely
May 16, 2020