Low-profile tires are all the rage these days, and mostly for aesthetics, as automakers want to project "performance" or whatever. But most people, even the ones who think they are into super hyper ...

I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about “low profile” tires until after I bought the car, and now that they have been brought to ...

I bought a 2019 BMW 540Xi brand new. I love the car. But here is the problem: The car comes with run-flat tires and no place for a spare or jack. I hit a pothole on the highway in the middle of the ...

Low-profile tires are ruining modern cars, but that doesn't mean you have to live with these monstrosities. Automakers these days are simply too cowardly to not put higher-profile tires on performance ...

Trying to choose between all-season or summer tires? Consider these differences and our top picks for shoppers.

Dear Car Talk: I bought a 2019 BMW 540Xi brand new. I love the car. But here is the problem: The car comes with run-flat tires and no place for a spare or jack. I hit a pothole on the highway in the ...

We have tested the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally on and off pavement. Here’s why the Michelin CrossClimate2 tires were what ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: When in gear, my 2014 Honda Accord has a slight roughness at 1,100 RPM, but at speeds above and below 1,100 RPMs it is smooth. Hot or cold does not ...

Tire maker Michelin believes it has a technology, called Acorus, that will protect low-profile tires and wheels from pothole damage. Acorus comprises a pair of flexible rubber flanges attached to a ...

Charles Pic ran 14 laps on the 18 inch tires at the wheel of the current E22. With few adjustments made to accommodate the very different wheel sizes â and the lack of suspension movement provide by ...

Bigger’s not always better, especially when it comes to tire sidewall height. When spec’ing a truck for long-haul, you can give it a big boost of efficiency by choosing shorter sidewalls. For ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about "low-profile" tires until after I bought the car, and now that they ...