The numbers and letters on a car tire may seem confusing, but they're actually relatively simple once you understand them.

Tire speed ratings basically tell you how fast you can go before your tires turn into shrapnel. Your everyday grocery-getters can get away with, say, inexpensive S-rated tires that will hold together ...

Driving through snow and ice this winter? You'll be safer if your tires display this small (but important) symbol.

Tire treadwear ratings, also known as Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG), were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT).

Explore the new Bridgestone Battlax Racing Street RS12 tire, designed for better performance and grip on the road and track.

Whether a high-performance vehicle is a dedicated track car or a fun vehicle to take on twisty roads to experience its superior handling capability, tires make or break the experience. One might ...