While tire experts say tires can develop dry rot as early as six years after manufacture, the mechanic’s finding of extensive cracking on 2024-manufactured tires suggests a far more alarming timeline.

Nitrogen promises stable tire pressure, better tire performance and other benefits; but is it really worth the extra cost?

Regardless of how often they are driven or maintained, the tires on our cars are on a ticking clock. On average, the lifespan of a fairly decent tire runs anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date ...

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