Tire Tips & Guides

How to Read a Tire Size (225/65R17 Explained)

What the numbers and letters on your tire sidewall mean, and how to find the right size for your car.

When to Replace Your Tires: 5 Signs It's Time

Tread depth, age, sidewall damage and more: how to tell when your tires need replacing, with the penny test.

How Much Does Tire Installation Cost? (Buying Tires Online and Shipping to an Installer)

What mounting, balancing and disposal include, what installers typically charge, and how to buy tires online and have them shipped to a shop near you.

How Long Do Tires Last? Mileage and Age Guidelines

Typical tire lifespan by type, what shortens it, and how to get more miles from your set.

How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

Recommended tire rotation intervals, patterns for front-, rear- and all-wheel-drive cars, and why it matters.

How to Buy Tires Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to find the right size, compare brands, and get your tires installed when you buy online.

All-Season vs. Winter Tires in Virginia: Which Do You Need?

How all-season and winter tires differ, and whether Virginia drivers actually need winter tires.

Correct Tire Pressure: What PSI Should Your Tires Be?

Where to find the right tire pressure for your car, how often to check it, and why the number on the tire sidewall is not the one to use.

How to Find the Right Tire Size for Your Car, Truck or SUV

Three easy ways to find the correct tire size for your vehicle, including by year, make and model.

How to Read the DOT Code and Check Your Tire's Age

Find the manufacture date on any tire using the DOT code, and learn how old is too old.

Do You Need to Replace All Four Tires at Once?

When two tires are enough, when all four are needed (especially on AWD), and how tread difference affects your car.

How to Buy Tires Online and Ship Them to Your Installer

Step by step: ordering tires online, having them delivered to a local shop, and what to ask the installer.

Why Are My Tires Wearing Unevenly? Causes and Fixes

Edge wear, center wear, cupping and feathering: what each pattern means and how to fix it.