Tires 101

The Importance of Proper Alignment

Proper wheel alignment can help extend tire life. Nitto® Tire helps you identify if your vehicle is out of alignment, explains what the alignment process includes, and defines common alignment settings such as positive and negative camber and toe-in and toe-out.

The Importance of Tire Balance

Everyday driving can affect the balance of your tires. Nitto® Tire explains how your tires can come out of balance and how routine inspections for tire rotation and balance can extend the life of your tires and increase your driving enjoyment.

How to Set Tire Air Pressure

Did you know your tires can be under-inflated and still look properly inflated? Nitto® Tire highlights the signs of improper inflation, explains where to find the proper inflation pressure for your vehicle and how and when to check your air pressure.

How to Read a Tire Sidewall

The information found on a tire sidewall contains important information about the tire size, load capacity, weather ratings, and even government ratings for treadwear, traction and temperature. Nitto® Tire explains how to read these symbols and what they each mean.