HANOVER, Germany — Continental A.G. has begun producing tires with an "HL" load index, a new standard that yields tires capable of carrying heavier loads at the same pressure as those built to the "XL ...

In our Tire Talk forum, some of our readers have questioned the interchangeability of P-metric and Metric tire size designations. But answering this question is like asking how to solve the national ...

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 ...

Every vehicle owner will need to replace their tires at some point, so it's important to know which tire is right for your vehicle before that time comes. The information on a tire's sidewall, ...

HIRATSUKA, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has begun production and sales of high-load-capacity (HLC) tires designed to meet the needs of heavy-duty passenger vehicles, such as electric- and ...

The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our trucks. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.

(AOL Autos)-- You probably know tires are made of rubber, but how much more do you know? Here's a run-through of some important tire-related terminology. This technical-sounding term refers to the ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure. Probably the most common is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of a tire is necessary to carry the vehicle’s ...

The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our trucks. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.