I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about “low profile” tires until after I bought the car, and now that they have been brought to ...

Low-profile tires are ruining modern cars, but that doesn't mean you have to live with these monstrosities. Automakers these days are simply too cowardly to not put higher-profile tires on performance ...

Nearly every new car seems to offer low-profile tires. I like the look, but I've heard folks complain about jarring rides, frequent blowouts, rim damage, and greater wear at lower mileage. Should I ...

I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about "low profile" tires until after I bought the car and, now that they have been brought to ...

More and more motorists seem to be driving around in cars sitting atop what look like rubber bands: low-profile tires on giant alloy wheels. Those "rubber bands" are actually high performance or ...

I bought a used 2007 Nissan Maxima SE last June. I love my car! The problem is the tires. I knew nothing about “low profile” tires until after I bought the car, and now that they have been brought to ...

TOM: Well, first we should explain what a "profile" is on a tire. It doesn't have a beak, like my brother's profile does. RAY: A tire's profile refers to the height of the sidewall. On a tire with an ...