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Mechanic inspecting all season tire tread in a commercial tire shop with a truck in the background.

Good all-season tires give you safe dry-road handling, strong wet-road grip, a quiet ride, long tread life, and some light-snow traction. For most daily drivers, good choices include Michelin Defender2, Michelin CrossClimate2, Continental TrueContact Tour, Goodyear Assurance ComfortDrive, Bridgestone WeatherPeak, Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive, and General Altimax RT45. For trucks, trailers, and commercial vehicles, the answer […]

Truck driver checking trailer tire tread depth during a pre-trip inspection at a depot.

Check truck and trailer tire tread with a tread depth gauge. Place the gauge into the major tread grooves and measure several spots across each tire. For commercial trucks, steer tires need at least 4/32 inch of tread. Drive tires and trailer tires need at least 2/32 inch. Do not rely only on a quick […]

Two new performance tires in an automotive workshop with a red car in the background for V vs W tire rating comparison.

V and W tire ratings are tire speed ratings. They show the maximum speed a tire can safely handle under proper load, pressure, and road conditions. A V-rated tire is rated up to 149 mph. A W-rated tire is rated up to 168 mph. The simple answer is this: W-rated tires are built for higher […]

Mechanic checking car tire tread depth with a gauge in an automotive workshop.

Quick answer: how often should you change your car tires? You should change your car tires when tread reaches 2/32 of an inch. Change them if they show damage. Change them if wear is uneven and serious. Also change them if their age makes them unsafe. Many drivers replace tires every 3 to 6 years, […]

Close-up of a semi truck and trailer with strong focus on the front steer tire, drive tires, and trailer tires on an open paved lot under a blue sky.
The best tires for semi trucks and trailers are those that match the truck’s axle configuration, load weight, route, weather, and daily operating conditions.
Damaged trailer tire on gravel with tire repair tools near a semi-truck’s rear tires.
Tires take a beating. Nails, screws, sharp rocks, curbs, and potholes can all cause damage. The big question is simple: is it repairable tire damage, or is it time for a replacement?