You know it's time for new tires when your car feels like it's hydroplaning on a sunny day. However, the moment you look at the sidewall, all you see are what look like ancient hieroglyphs. The good ...

Q: Help! I’m tire shopping and am bewildered by all the numbers. What does 98V mean? Or P225/60VR16? A: Of the numbers you mention, P indicates the tire is for a passenger vehicle (LT is light truck, ...

The string of letters and numbers wrapped around your tire sidewall is not decoration. It is a compact spec sheet that tells you what the tire is, how much weight it can safely carry, how fast it is ...

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Tires have a lot markings on their sidewalls. Most of us know the basics, but in the next 11 minutes, we'll all become absolute know-it-alls about how to read just about every letter and number on a ...

Question: I just started shopping for new tires and am confused by all the numbers used to list each tire. What do the numbers 98V mean? They’re listed right after the P225/60VR16 on the tire I’m ...

Q: We live in the Midwest, where potholes and bumpy roads are common. Which tire/wheel combination gives the smoothest ride? Which is less prone to damage? Here are the combinations available on the ...

Have you ever taken a close look at your tires? If so, you’ve likely seen a series of numbers and letters imprinted in the rubber. What exactly do those numbers mean, though? And why are they there in ...

August 2, 2008 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Purchasing new tires would seem like a straightforward proposition. If it looks brand new, smells brand new, has ...