In some cases, the best way to figure out what's wrong with your car is to look at your tires. But you need to know which wear patterns to watch out for.

Jon Wong was a reviews editor for CNET Cars. He test drove and wrote about new cars and oversaw coverage of automotive accessories and garage gear. In his spare time, he enjoys track days, caring for ...

The Science Behind Tire Wear & How Engineers Design for Longevity The instant a tire meets the road, it triggers one of the most complex interactions that occurs in the realm of automotive engineering ...

If you’ve ever looked at a set of truck tires and thought, “These shouldn’t be this worn already,” you’re not alone. The frustrating part is that early wear doesn’t always look dramatic at first. It ...

Vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD) have particular upsides and downsides. The advantages include relentless all-weather traction and surefooted handling over wet, snowy, or slippery pavements. Due to ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Denny Hamlin began to sense something was different on the second lap. Tyler Reddick knew when he saw chunks of rubber coming off a competitor’s tires. Austin Dillon noticed the issue ...