If you are like us, the first thing you might do with your new rig is add a leveling kit or suspension lift and larger tires. But when you do this, are you actually decreasing the towing capacity of ...
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.
The speed ratings of tires are more than just about the maximum allowable speed that the rubber can carry a load before failing, exploding, and causing a massive accident. It's one of the many numbers ...
In the truck world, you'll often hear people talking about 10-ply tires. Some swear by their added durability and strength, particularly when it comes to off-roading. But what exactly are 10-ply tires ...
Between amateur endurance racing and the Sports Car Club Of America's "Street" autocross classes, there's quite a few series now mandating around 200-treadwear rubber. So, of course, different tire ...
The most common misconception about load and inflation pressure is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of the tire is necessary to carry the weight of the vehicle. Although that ...
WASHINGTON — Daimler Vans U.S.A. L.L.C. has petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a decision of inconsequential noncompliance regarding miscalculated tire load ...
It’s a much-argued question in automotive circles: are cars really getting heavier, or just larger? Putting chassis-shaming said, the answer is yes on both counts. A lot of that’s to do with electric ...
Back in October 2018, the peeps at Daimler Vans USA identified a noncompliance with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 110. The problem boils down to P-metric tires fitted to 24 ...
The largest private distributor of Toyota automobiles in the world has issued a safety recall for 4,763 units of the 2021 through 2024 Toyota Highlander. Said vehicles feature 20-inch accessory tires ...