Linda Cate

A 60,000-mile treadwear promise means the tire should last that long under stated conditions, or you may get a prorated credit. A 60,000-mile tire warranty sounds simple. Yet that’s not how it works. The number usually refers to tread life, not the whole tire and not every kind of problem. It’s the maker’s estimate of […]

Most drivers will see about $49 to $95 per sensor, while the wider catalog runs from $49 to $250 before tax and service. If you’re trying to budget for a TPMS repair at Discount Tire, start with this range: Discount Tire’s current TPMS catalog shows prices from $49 to $250, and many common replacement sensors

Set the wheel flat in its well, tighten the hold-down, and return the jack and tools so nothing shifts while you drive. You’ve changed the flat and opened the trunk for the last part of the job. Then the setup starts fighting back. The spare won’t sit flat. The foam tray seems backward. The center

Yes, these motorcycle tires give many riders solid value, steady grip, and decent life when the model fits the bike and terrain. Kenda motorcycle tires can be a smart buy, but they’re not a one-size-fits-all answer. Riders who match the tire to the bike, the road, and their pace often come away happy. Riders who

A 275/55R20 tire is about 31.9 inches tall, 10.8 inches wide, and built for a 20-inch wheel. If you’re trying to decode a sidewall and want the plain-English size, a 275/55R20 is a wide 20-inch tire that stands just under 32 inches tall. That makes it a common truck and SUV size. It gives you

A code like P225/65R17 102H tells you tire width, sidewall ratio, build type, wheel diameter, load index, and speed symbol. Reading a metric tire size feels messy the first time because the sidewall jams letters and numbers into one tight line. Once you know the order, the code stops looking random. You can tell what

A low-noise tire uses tread pitch, rubber, and casing design to cut road hum, slap, and cabin drone. A quiet tire is built to lower the sound that reaches your ears as the tread rolls, flexes, and hits rough pavement. It does not mean total silence. Cars, roads, speed, and weather still shape what you

Yes, a dually truck needs tire rotation, but most setups use a restricted pattern and keep each rear dual pair together. A dually works its tires harder than a single-rear-wheel truck. The front axle deals with steering scrub. The rear axle carries more weight. Then there’s the extra twist: each side of the rear axle

Yes, air-free tires are real, though most are built for mowers, skid steers, bikes, fleets, and other narrow-use vehicles. Airless tires do exist. They are not sci-fi parts, and they are not just show-car props. You can buy some today for commercial mowers, skid steers, utility carts, and other work machines. You can also find

Change to summer tires once daily temperatures stay above 7°C (45°F), since warm-weather rubber grips and wears best on mild to hot roads. Spring can fake you out. One sunny weekend shows up, the car feels eager, and it’s tempting to book the swap right away. Then a cold snap rolls in, the mornings drop