Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled, ensuring repeatable conditions for every test run. By Jeff S. Bartlett ...

All-season tires are designed and created for year-round traction. Their tread design and special silica compound manage to easily handle both warm and cold weather. These tires have become the most ...

Finding the best tires to fit your unique driving needs is a daunting task; there are hundreds of options available and hundreds more people trying to tell you what tires give you the most bang for ...

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is part of the Tires test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tires models like the Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

The SUV, or Sport Utility Vehicle, has replaced the passenger car as the most popular vehicle class in North America. The first SUVs were classified as station wagons or trucks depending upon the ...

AKRON—After focusing on its mainline touring, winter and performance tire categories in 2020, Goodyear's consumer business unit is focusing its attention in 2021 on its light truck/SUV tire lineup ...

SUVs and crossovers have exploded in popularity in recent years, and as they’ve grown more prevalent, the need for safe, reliable, high-performance SUV tires has grown too. Just take a look at all the ...

The best tires aren't created equal. There are a lot of different types of tires out there, and it can be tough to know which ones are right for your vehicle. Some are designed for seasonal driving, ...

Consumer Reports testing reveals the best tires for each type of car Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled, ...

Tires may look similar, but Consumer Reports’ testing shows that performance can vary significantly: how well they grip, how they affect braking distances, and even how long they last. To help members ...