Like the tread face, sidewalls provide structural strength to the tire, and when that side-wall is full of cracks, it’s weaker and may fail or blow out on hard cornering or braking.

Even if the tread is fresh, the steel belts and side wall are not. They could be experiencing the effects of aging and environmental wear, and may conceal hidden damage.

Tread depth is an important tool to measure whether a tire is safe to drive on, but that doesn't explain the unusual ...

The tires also have to be worn out, which is defined as having a tread depth of only about 2/32 inch. Tires that are worn out will perform poorly on wet roads and could pose a safety risk. (Use ...

The new all-terrain Hankook Dynapro AT2 Xtreme tire has been designed for camper vans, construction site transporters and off ...

Depending on the terrain you drive in, you might want to consider having your tires siped. However, it's not always ...

If you're facing issues with your current tires, like low tire tread, uneven wear, a bubble on the side wall, or cracking, or if your tires are too old, it's time to buy a new set.

F1 tires or slicks are designed with no tread to give maximum grip on dry tracks. ... Additionally, nitrogen is less likely to permeate through the tire wall compared to regular air, ...

A new survey, released Tuesday, finds 52% of U.S. teens ranging from 15 to 17 years old don't know how to replace a tire. A total of 44% don't know how to examine the tire tread depth and 32% can ...