With cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles getting larger with each passing year, it should come as no surprise that automakers equip modern vehicles with bigger wheels and tires. Why is that? On ...

Just like camshafts and the super-size-me option at your local burger stand, everybody defaults to "bigger is badder," and nothing abuses that statement more than fat tires and wheels. We'll look at ...

Larger wheels and tires have taken the fast lane, from street racing to showroom. Tire wheels sized 16- to 18-inch are common place on new vehicles leaving the factory. Older cars still on the road ...

For most vehicles, a wheel and tire upgrade is categorized as an appearance modification. People put wheels and tires on their cars (and trucks) for a variety of reasons, and Mustangs are no exception ...

Tire engineering is like rocket science. Ok, it might not be quite that complex, but its close. The technology used to create a modern, class leading tire is incredible. Aspects of a tires design, ...

AKRON — Ultra-high-performance (UHP) tires make up about 22% to 23% of fitments on new U.S.-built vehicles, but most dealers contacted by Tire Business for this article said their sales of UHP tires ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. When it's time to replace your ...

Most tuners pick wheels for looks and by reputation. Racers swear that lighter wheels will enhance performance, but no one seems to know by just how much. So we took it upon ourselves to do a ...

Toyota’s pocket rocket receives precision steering tweaks and new rubber for 2026, further refining the driving experience ...

This post was originally published 11/26/2014, but we're republishing it today since, well, it's wintertime. Enjoy. -Ed. Hang out with SCCA autocrossers or road racers long enough and you'll hear the ...

Two panels of independent tire dealers will discuss entering or expanding the performance tire and wheel business among other topics Nov. 4-5 during the International Tire Expo in Las Vegas. Officials ...

In short, tires are precisely-engineered pieces of rubber, chemicals, fabric and metal that are designed to provide traction, cushion road shock and carry a specified load under all kinds of ...