Different tire compounds excel in different areas, which is why tires have speed ratings — not all materials can handle the extra heat and stress that come with high-speed driving. However, upgrading ...

The speed ratings of tires are more than just about the maximum allowable speed that the rubber can carry a load before failing, exploding, and causing a massive accident. It's one of the many numbers ...

If you've ever been curious about what all those numbers and letters are on the side of your tires (aside from the brand name, of course), and you've gone down a bit of a research rabbit hole, you'll ...