Tire Buying Advice, All-Season vs All-Weather, and the Best Time to Buy New Tires

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Consumer Reports tests dozens of tire models every year across all types of weather and road conditions. Our expert evaluations cover key performance factors like grip, handling, braking, comfort, and tread life. In this episode, we explain everything you need to know before buying new tires—when to replace them, how to choose the best tires, and whether electric vehicles need special tires. You'll learn how climate and driving style affect tire performance, and get insider insight into how our engineers test tires for safety and durability. We'll also answer your top tire questions, from whether small rocks in the tread really matter to how all-wheel drive impacts winter traction.</span></p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.</span></p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p class="p1"> </p> <p ...