If you drive a pickup, then you understand the value of the right set of tires. Big and beefy tires are great, but driving them on the pavement is noisy and inefficient. Highway tires offer the best ...

Sometimes a low-tech solution is more than enough to get the job done. A great example of this is something truck drivers do called "tire thumping." It's exactly what you think it is. Truck drivers ...

There's a chance you've seen a larger truck driving down the highway with some of its tires hovering above the ground. It may look odd at first, but there is a practical reason behind this design.

Semi truck drivers often use snow chains rather than winter tires because of their added safety, as well as the price of ...

Tires may look similar, but Consumer Reports’ testing shows that performance can vary significantly: how well they grip, how they affect braking distances, and even how long they last. To help members ...

The last snow we got this year was a doozy—about a foot of heavy snow that set up like cement in my driveway. With thoughts of spring, I poured a mug of coffee, wrapped myself in a coat, hat, and ...

Pickup trucks remain one of the most popular vehicles in the U.S. They’re the backbone of work, adventure, and utility—and, sometimes, luxury. As with any vehicle, though, your truck is only as rugged ...

Consumer Reports testing reveals the best tires for each type of car Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled, ...