Linda Cate

Progressive may pay for tire damage after a covered crash, vandalism, or storm loss, but not for wear, nails, or old age. If you’re trying to pin down whether Progressive will pay for a ruined tire, the cause of the damage is what decides it. Auto insurance is built for sudden losses tied to covered […]

Usually no in shops that inspect TPMS, though some inspection programs care more about tire condition than the dash light itself. You can sometimes drive for weeks with a tire pressure light on. Passing inspection is a different story. Inspectors are judging whether the car meets the rules in front of them that day, not

Yes, many shops pair tire rotation with an oil service, but the right timing depends on mileage, tire wear, and your owner’s manual. If you’ve ever asked, “Do They Rotate Tires With Oil Change?” the answer is: often, but not at every shop. Some service desks bundle both jobs. Some add rotation only if you

Yes, these all-terrain tires are a strong pick for trucks that split time between pavement, dirt, mud, and winter roads. Most shoppers asking this are talking about the Baja Boss A/T. If that’s your target, the verdict is simple: it’s a well-judged hybrid all-terrain that blends aggressive tread, real off-road bite, and street manners that

A tire’s load index shows how much weight one tire can carry at the proper air pressure, based on a standard chart. That small number near the end of your tire size does more work than most drivers realize. It helps tell you whether the tire is built to carry the weight your vehicle puts

Driving on a flat tire can ruin the tire, bend the wheel, hurt steering and braking feel, and raise crash risk in minutes. A flat tire isn’t just a rough ride. Once the air is gone, the tire can’t hold the car up the way it was built to. The sidewall starts folding over, the

No, wheel balancing corrects uneven weight in the tire-and-wheel assembly, while alignment adjusts suspension angles that affect tracking and tire wear. If your car shakes on the highway, drifts on a straight road, or chews through tires too soon, these two services can sound like the same thing. They’re not. Tire balance and alignment fix

Factory fitments run from 26-inch trail setups to 32-inch performance setups, so the right match starts with your exact model and wheel. Shopping for Can Am Maverick Tires gets messy when people talk about “Maverick” like it’s one machine. It isn’t. The Maverick Trail, Sport, X3, and R don’t share one stock tire recipe, and

Most compact temporary spares need 60 psi, but the right number is the pressure listed on your vehicle label or in the owner’s manual. A flat tire turns a normal day into a scramble. That’s why the spare in your trunk matters more than most drivers think. If it has been sitting for months with

Yes, the extra tire protection can pay off on pricey tires, rough roads, and bad luck with punctures, but many drivers can skip it. Many shoppers call it the Discount Tire warranty. The company’s actual add-on is a Certificate, and that detail matters. This add-on is meant for nonrepairable road-hazard damage or manufacturer defects, not