Tires & Wheels

The AutoGuide.com Tires & Wheels page is where you will find tips and advice on everything to do with keeping your car rolling safely and stylishly. Tires are such an important part of your car and wheels can be an instant makeover for your ride, so this is your go-to source for all things tires and wheels. Do you really need winter tires? What are the best black rims out there? How do you check tire pressure? What’s the best tire inflator or air compressor? You’ll find answers and buying advice right here.

What Kind of Tires Should I Buy?

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What Kind of Tires Should I Buy?
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Are your tires worn out after seeing several thousand miles of asphalt? It’s time to get a new set, but now you might be asking yourself “what kind of tires should I buy?” Continue Reading...

Should I Buy Tires Made in China?

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Should I Buy Tires Made in China?
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Good press for Chinese manufacturing is hard to come by these days. American consumers have faced numerous issues with products imported from the country. Lead-laced toys, melamine-tainted toothpaste and pet-food recalls are a few incidents that come to mind. But what about tires? Should you trust your life to bargain rubber? Continue Reading...

Should You Buy Summer Tires?

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Should You Buy Summer Tires?
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If you think you’re going to get the most out of your car by driving it year-round with all-season tires, you’re in for a rude awakening. Summer tires (also called performance tires) provide excellent grip in warm weather and are the ultimate no-compromise choice for warmer weather driving. Continue Reading...

How do Winter Tires Work?

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How do Winter Tires Work?
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With the Midwest and eastern states smothered in snow and accosted by abnormally frigid temperatures, this winter has been uncommonly excruciating for people in the Northern U.S. Given the brutal weather, tires are a surprisingly appropriate subject for discussion. Continue Reading...

Should You Put Nitrogen In Your Car’s Tires?

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Should You Put Nitrogen In Your Car’s Tires?
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Air typically features about 78 percent nitrogen, so why should you pay more to fill your car’s tires with pure nitrogen? Is there a tangible reason to spend more on this or are dealerships and auto shops just blowing hot air? Continue Reading...

Do You Need to Get Your Tires Balanced?

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Do You Need to Get Your Tires Balanced?
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Balancing your tires is necessary for a smooth drive and to maintain the life span of your wheels and suspension. Continue Reading...
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