How To Read Your Tire Sidewall (and What It’s Actually Telling You)

Close-up of a vehicle tire with labels identifying section width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter, load index, and speed rating.

A tire sidewall carries more information than most drivers realize. Learning how to read tire sidewall markings can help you identify the tire’s width, profile, wheel size, load capacity, speed rating, and even when it was manufactured. So, what do tire numbers mean? Take P225/60R17 99H. Each part of that code has a specific purpose, […]

Back to School, Back on the Road: Car Maintenance for College Students and Parents

Two parents and a young woman loading books and belongings into a minivan.

Packing for college usually means thinking about dorm supplies, textbooks, and the drive to campus. If a student is bringing a car, there is another responsibility to plan for: keeping it maintained once the semester begins. For many students, this may be the first time they are responsible for oil changes, tire pressure, service appointments, […]

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