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 ...

The string of letters and numbers wrapped around your tire sidewall is not decoration. It is a compact spec sheet that tells ...

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 ...

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

Do you understand truck tires and the impac tthey have on your commercial work truck fleet? Beyond just the basics? Having a complete understanding of everything related to your vehicle’s tires is ...

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, ...

(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 ...

Have you ever looked closely at the sidewall of your car's tires and wondered what all those numbers and letters mean? While they may seem like a complicated code, these markings provide valuable ...

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.