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 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 ...

A tire’s profile, or series, is the height of its sidewall relative to the width of the tread. In a tire size of 225/55HR17, the height of the sidewall is 55 percent of the width of the tread. That is ...

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 ...

No, run-flat tires are designed to survive some punctures or other causes of air loss and be driven for up to 150 miles (depending on manufacturer) without adding a tire sealant. Low-profile tires are ...

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 ...

Tires are one of the most vital elements of a vehicle, but they are often ignored. On car forums and in car fans' discussions, tires rarely come into the discussion, and often in the process of ...

Keep your No. 2 variable expense to a minimum by spec’ing right. Just as a truck with improperly geared rears will incur extra costs for its owner, so, too, will a truck with the wrong tires. There ...

Every vehicle owner will need to replace their tires at some point, so it's important to know which tire is right for your vehicle before that time comes. The information on a tire's sidewall, ...

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 ...