The Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV is part of the Tires test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Tires models like the Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed ...

Wet handling and braking are tested on a special section of our track facility, where water depth can be carefully controlled, ensuring repeatable conditions for every test run. By Jeff S. Bartlett ...

Tires do a lot more than just stand between the road and your 2-ton car, SUV, or pickup truck. These four rings of grooved rubber are integral to a car’s performance, affecting braking, handling, ride ...

When it comes to selecting new tires for your car, truck, or SUV, the tires' speed rating is just one of many factors you should consider. Because there are so many different ratings and types of ...

Your crossover or SUV is a do-it-all machine and it needs the right tires to match. Shopping for new tires is no easy task. In today’s market, there are dozens of tire manufacturers and hundreds of ...

Not everybody comes to the table with the inherent knowledge of what does and doesn't make a good tire. Often when shopping for new tires for your car, truck, or SUV, price is the one and only ...

What's in a name? If it's embossed on the sidewall of a tire, a lot. The best tire brands work hard to preserve their decades-long reputations. The ride, handling and safety of your vehicle depend ...

Consumer Reports (CR) recently published its review of the Best Winter/Snow Tires, selecting its highest-rated tires providing excellent grip in cold and wintry conditions. CR evaluated tires in seven ...

Not everybody comes to the table with the inherent knowledge of what does and doesn't make a good tire. Often when shopping for new tires for your car, truck, or SUV, price is the one and only ...