In some cases, the best way to figure out what's wrong with your car is to look at your tires. But you need to know which wear patterns to watch out for.

Tire wear patterns on all-wheel-drive vehicles demand special attention. Uneven tire wear can damage the AWD system itself, making early diagnosis critical for safety, performance, and long-term cost ...

Every tire guy like me loves it when tread is worn evenly to 4/32nd or 2/32nd, depending on the position and application. A perfectly worn steer, drive, or trailer tire is a thing of beauty and a sign ...

If you’ve ever looked at a set of truck tires and thought, “These shouldn’t be this worn already,” you’re not alone. The frustrating part is that early wear doesn’t always look dramatic at first. It ...

There are four basic procedures that must be maintained to prevent unnecessary tire wear. The tires must beproperlyinflated; front-end alignment must be correct for thetypeof tire, vehicle and driving ...

Tires are one of the biggest operating expenses for any trucking company, but some carriers don’t treat them like the diagnostic tool they are. They see tread loss as the cost of doing business, when ...

The tire is an essential part of your vehicle that affects road safety and comfort. Many drivers disregard proper tire care.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Because the tires connect the vehicle to the road, no matter how powerful, luxurious, or safe a car is, it's only as good as the ...