Most people are aware of the role that tires play in sending us down the road. These durable rubber components are designed to help support our cars' weights, as well as provide traction and assist ...

The cars we drive and rely on daily are impressive and versatile vehicles, and even average cars can be capable of numerous different driving styles and applications. Modifying a few key systems and ...

Q. In a recent article, you had a Q&A about tire rotations. While I agree with everything you said, I believe you forgot one important comment. What about car owners who have unidirectional tires?

Q: What is a directional tire? How can I tell if a tire is directional? How does this differ from a unidirectional tire? What are the benefits? Ying Mak A: Directional, also called unidirectional ...

Tire rotation is the process of interchanging your vehicle's tires, usually the front ones with the rear ones, with an aim to extend the life of the tread and sidewall rubber quality on each tire. In ...

CARS.COM — Virtually every vehicle manufacturer, tire manufacturer and tire dealer recommends you periodically rotate your tires so they wear evenly and last longer, but is rotation really necessary?