Tire speed ratings basically tell you how fast you can go before your tires turn into shrapnel. Your everyday grocery-getters can get away with, say, inexpensive S-rated tires that will hold together ...

There's a lot of tire designations you need to know to make sure you get the best ones for your vehicle, so what exactly can ...

EDMONTON – This is the time of year when many drivers will switch back to their summer tires, or be in the market for new tires. But do you know which letter, or tire speed rating, your tires should ...

Last fall, we joined Continental Tires at the Nardo proving ground in Italy, where eighteen tuner cars were invited to show off their top speeds on the 7.8-mile circular track. With our archaic speed ...

NEW YORK—Tires with high speed ratings are growing in popularity among U.S. consumers, according to the latest retail panel findings from market research firm GfK. The sales gains for ...

What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades ...

VERNON, BC, April 14, 2014 /CNW/ - How many more metres does it take for a vehicle to stop when a child darts onto the road if the speed rating of the tires has been downgraded? How much closer are ...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (March 30, 2015) — Since many vehicles have increased their performance potential, tire manufacturers have had to drastically increase a tire's speed rating — the designation ...

We offer our driving impressions of an all-terrain tire that works well on crossovers and small SUVs.

Shopping for new tires can be a daunting task. There's no way to tell which one provides the best grip, the longest life, or the shortest stopping distance by sight or feel. That's why Consumer ...

Q: My 2003 Volkswagen Passat calls for tires with an H speed rating. For replacements I'm getting conflicting advice. I'm told dropping to an S rating will save me money, provide a quieter and ...