For everything you need to know about buying and maintaining tires, click here. Quick, name the top two safety features on your car, truck, or SUV. Chances are good that tires didn't factor high among ...

Adding tire rotation to your maintenance routine probably sounds like a nuisance. But even when alignment is kept up to snuff, tires do wear unevenly. Add to this the tendency for parts to wear and ...

Some recurring car maintenance tasks are almost second nature to us, like changing the oil. Other items on our car to-do list aren’t as obvious, like tire maintenance, even through they’re equally ...

As a car owner, some maintenance tasks need to be performed on schedule every time they’re due. Tire rotations are one of those tasks. At the same time, they’re easy to overlook. If you’re not paying ...

If you want your car to last long (all without compromising performance), you need to keep up with simple automotive care routines. One of the most basic things you can do is ensure your tires are in ...

In our ongoing series of Q&A blog columns, we will highlight common and interesting questions posted to our Car forums, with answers from our automotive experts. Question: Consumer Reports recommends ...

I left New York City on Thursday, headed for Los Angeles, knowing that at some point along the way I would need to get a few basic maintenance things done on my Honda Fit. Namely, I had to get a brake ...

Many maintenance schedules list a mileage interval for rotating tires, and it typically coincides with a scheduled oil change. That’s because the car is usually hoisted up on a rack to change the oil, ...

Many automakers recommend that your car’s tires be rotated on the same schedule as its oil changes. In most cases, this means every 7,500 miles or six months, though some automakers have stretched the ...