Similar to tread design or tire size itself, tires all have speed ratings that measure the threshold of speed a vehicle can comfortably operate in.

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 ...

When replacing tires on new energy vehicles, many car owners are unsure about which model to choose. In fact, it is important ...

NEW YORK—Tires with high speed ratings are growing in popularity among U.S. consumers, according to the latest retail panel findings from market research firm GfK. The sales gains for ...

Last fall, we joined Continental Tires at the Nardo proving ground in Italy, where eighteen tuner cars were invited to show off their top speeds on the 7.8-mile circular track. With our archaic speed ...

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (March 30, 2015) — Since many vehicles have increased their performance potential, tire manufacturers have had to drastically increase a tire's speed rating — the designation ...

Consumer Reports runs the largest tire testing program in the United States. And one of the main things we've found in our testing lately is that keeping fresh tires on your car is getting more ...

Drivers looking for excellent performance in all four seasons need a set of tires that can grip diverse road surfaces and ...

Q: My 2003 Volkswagen Passat calls for tires with an H speed rating. For replacements I'm getting conflicting advice. I'm told dropping to an S rating will save me money, provide a quieter and ...

Shopping for new tires can be a daunting task. There's no way to tell which one provides the best grip, the longest life, or the shortest stopping distance by sight or feel. That's why Consumer ...