HANOVER, Germany — Continental A.G. has begun producing tires with an "HL" load index, a new standard that yields tires capable of carrying heavier loads at the same pressure as those built to the "XL ...

In our Tire Talk forum, some of our readers have questioned the interchangeability of P-metric and Metric tire size designations. But answering this question is like asking how to solve the national ...

Do you understand truck tires and the impac tthey have on your commercial work truck fleet? Beyond just the basics? Having a complete understanding of everything related to your vehicle’s tires is ...

The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our diesels. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.

HIRATSUKA, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. (YRC) has begun production and sales of high-load-capacity (HLC) tires designed to meet the needs of heavy-duty passenger vehicles, such as electric- and ...

(AOL Autos)-- You probably know tires are made of rubber, but how much more do you know? Here's a run-through of some important tire-related terminology. This technical-sounding term refers to the ...

There are a lot of misconceptions about load and inflation pressure. Probably the most common is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of a tire is necessary to carry the vehicle’s ...

The most common misconception about load and inflation pressure is the myth that the maximum pressure molded on the sidewall of the tire is necessary to carry the weight of the vehicle. Although that ...

The tire market is a huge industry and, in many ways, it’s as diverse as the uses we have for our trucks. Mud-terrains allow the off-roader to navigate rugged terrain and provide a tough look.