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 ...

People have been riding on air since John Dunlop invented the pneumatic tire in 1887. The average motorist might think that his tires’ rubber and steel belts support the vehicles’ weight, but air ...

Goodyear presents the Tire and Rim Association's standard load and inflation pressure tables for light, medium and heavy trucks and buses This Goodyear Commercial Tire document presents the Tire and ...

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 ...

Take a quick look at any tire, and you’ll notice a series of letters and numbers around the sidewall. These might seem like random gibberish, but they tell you lots of helpful information about your ...

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 ...

Tires that appear nearly identical can behave very differently once they're mounted, thanks to engineering differences most ...

Tires keep you rolling, but they do not have to consume more than their fair share of fuel. The right tire choice and diligent maintenance will help keep the fuel bills down. Everything at the end of ...