The numbers and letters on a car tire may seem confusing, but they're actually relatively simple once you understand them.
You can buy tires that look fresh and still set you up for a bad day. Rubber ages. Winter is when you find out fast, because ...
That fresh set of tires might be sitting for years. Learn the DOT date code, what “too old” means, and when you should walk away ...

The snow tire follies

I’ve written multiple pieces over the years about the ins and outs of shopping for used wheels and tires in general, and ...
While the colored lines found on new tires are optional, follow along to see what they mean, and why they are there.
OLYMPIA, Wash - Lawmakers in Washington could once again try to ban the use of studded tires on snowy roads, citing millions of dollars in damage they cause. The Washington State Transportation ...
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Mrs. Dorothy Marie "Dot" Fields (née Feuerhelm), age 89, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Born on July 3, 1936, in Harpers Ferry, Iowa, Dorothy brought warmth and ...
The process of being at the airport can be a hassle for travelers. Bringing your luggage, going through security, having to remove your shoes and sitting through lengthy flights could influence how ...
SAN ANTONIO – It wasn’t her mess, but an East Side retiree said the City of San Antonio told her the dozens of illegally dumped truck tires were still her responsibility to clean up. But after talking ...
DON’T GET SNOWED by the naysayers. Winter tires are worth it. Especially if you hate white-knuckle driving in hazardous conditions. Before you denounce this as a shameless plug for tire companies or a ...
The tire industry operates in regulatory gray areas when it comes to age disclosure. Tire dealers may not always volunteer manufacturing dates, particularly when selling older inventory that’s been ...