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Tips & Guides
We've compiled a wealth of information to help you make confident decisions for your vehicle. Whether you are preparing to buy new tires or wheels, learning about regular maintenance or general information, we have you covered.
Tire Basics
- Breaking In New Tires
- Dually Tires for Light Trucks
- Glossary of Terms
- How to Change a Tire
- How To Clean Tires
- Load Range vs Load Index
- Mounting & Balancing
- Rolling Resistance
- Scrap Tires and the Environment
- Spare Tire Maintenance
- Speedometer Accuracy
- Storing Tires Properly
- Tire Noise
- Tire Size Calculator
- Tire Vibration
- Video Center
Air Pressure
- Air Pressure
- Air Pressure & Dry Performance
- Air Pressure & Fuel Economy
- Air Pressure & Temperature Flux
- Air Pressure & Treadwear
- Air Pressure & Wet Performance
- Air vs. Nitrogen
- Fuel Calculator
- How to Check Tire Pressure
Driving Tips
Tire Construction
- Contact Patch
- Different Types of Tires
- DOT Tire Identification Number
- Euro vs. P-Metric
- Reading The Tire Sidewall
- Section Width
- Sidewall Inspection
- Speed Ratings
- Tire Construction
- Tire Dimensions
- Tire Performance Features
- Tire Sipes
- UTQG Standards
Tire Safety
- Stopping Distance
- Tire Ratings
- Tire Safety
- Tire Safety Myths
- Tire Tread Depth
- Vehicle Loading & Overloading
Customer Service
Replacing Tires
- Choosing The Right Tire
- Competition Tires
- How Long Do Tires Last?
- Installation Guidelines
- Lawn & Garden Tires
- Mixing Tires
- Mixing Tread Depths
- OE vs. Aftermarket Tires
- Passenger vs. Light Truck Tires
- Plus Sizing Tires and Wheels
- Replacing Tires on AWD
- Replacing Two Tires
- Run-Flat Tires
- Staggered Fitment
- Tire Fees
- Tire Size Comparison
- Tire Tread Patterns
- Tire Warranties
- Trailer Tire FAQs
- Vehicle Trim & Assembly
- When to Replace Your Tires
Tire Maintenance
TPMS
ATV/UTV
Wheels
- How To Clean Wheels
- Hub Centric vs Lug Centric Wheels
- Hub Centric Rings
- Lug Nut Types & Sizes
- Measuring Rim Width
- Rims, Wheels & Hubcaps
- Understanding Bolt Patterns
- Valve Stems
- Wheel Alignment
- Wheel Construction
- Wheel Finishes
- Wheel Installation Kit
- Wheel Offset & Backspacing
- Wheel Size
- Wheel Torque Chart
- Wheel Weight
- Winter Wheels
Winter Tires
- Mountain Snowflake Symbol
- Studded Winter Tires vs. Chains
- Tires Below 45-Degrees
- Winter Tire Changeover
- Winter Tire FAQs
- Winter vs. Summer vs. All-Season