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Rims vs Wheels, What is the Difference?

by Tire Agent Staff

What is the metal part of a tire called? Wheel? Rim? Is there a difference? Understanding automotive tire anatomy from Tire Agent.

What Are the Best Tires If You're On a Budget?

by Tire Agent Staff

Even though the old saying "you get what you pay for" is mostly true with tires, you can still find low-cost tires that are above average in quality. Cheap tires can mean low prices and low quality, but not always. You can find decent tires that handle well, have good ...

Where Is The Best Place to Buy Tires?

by Tire Agent Staff

Where should you buy tires? We break down the pros and cons of buying tires from stores, tire retail chains, discounters, and online tire sites.

Radial vs. Non-radial Tires: What's the Difference?

by Tire Agent Staff

What are radial tires and how do you know if you have them? What types of vehicles use nonradial tires? We break down radial versus non-radial tires.

How to Check Tire Tread: 3 Tire Tread Tests You Can DIY

by Tire Agent Staff

If you are concerned about the wear on your tire, you can use one of these three methods to check it yourself. Checking tire tread is easy, especially with the penny test!

AMP TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE

by Tire Agent Staff

AMP TIRES | TIRE BUYING GUIDE Established in 2013, AMP positions themselves as a premium quality aggressive tire brand at aprice point that will make any off-road enthusiast smile. The AMP tire team is passionate about how you perform in every terrain, it’s not just enough to get you there. ...

What Are Tire Sipes? Pros and Cons of Siping Tires

by Tire Agent Staff

What are tire sipes, and is after-market tire siping a good thing to do? Learn about 2 types of tire sipes and why you shouldn't sipe your tires.

What Are the Quietest Tires? What to Look for In Noise-Reduction Tires

by Tire Agent Staff

Some tire noises are normal, while some are signals that something is wrong. Learn about tire noise and which tires are the quietest for your vehicle.