When I started maintaining my 2-acre property, I figured any tire would do for my old John Deere. Then I slipped halfway down a wet hill and nearly tipped into the creek. That is when I realized the best garden tractor tires are not a place to cut corners. They decide whether your mower climbs, … Read more
Finding the best cruiser motorcycle tires changed how I ride. The right rubber gives your Harley, Indian, or V-twin the stability, mileage, and grip it deserves. I spent 90 days mounting, riding, and comparing 10 top cruiser tires across 3,400 miles of highway and backroad miles. Cruiser motorcycle tires are not like sport or adventure … Read more
Choosing the best touring motorcycle tires changed the way I ride long distances. After logging 12,000 miles across two seasons testing eight top models, I have clear opinions on which rubber earns a spot on your bike. This guide breaks down the tires I trust for everything from weekend canyon runs to cross-country adventures. Touring … Read more
The best dual sport tires depend on how much time you spend on pavement versus dirt, and the Continental TKC 80 and Michelin Anakee Wild remain two of the most versatile picks for . I have logged thousands of miles on thumpers, DR650s, and WR250Rs, swapping between aggressive knobbies and 80/20 street-leaning rubber to find … Read more
I learned the hard way that not all dirt bike tires are created equal. After burning through three sets in one season of rocky desert riding, I started paying attention to tread patterns, compound hardness, and carcass construction. That’s when everything changed. The best dirt bike tires depend almost entirely on where you ride. A … Read more
I learned the hard way that not all tire chains are created equal. Three winters ago, I was stuck on a mountain pass in northern California with a cheap set of cables that snapped after 20 minutes. That’s when I started testing tire chains seriously, putting 10 different sets through real snow, ice, and slush … Read more
I learned the hard way what a real mountain pass does to a 2WD truck without chains. That January morning in Colorado, with a 14% grade covered in hard-packed ice, I had to call a tow truck after my truck slid backward into a snowbank. That winter changed how I prepare every truck I drive. … Read more
Last winter, I watched my neighbor spin his wheels for twenty minutes trying to climb his snowy driveway on a Cub Cadet. His brand-new turf tires were useless on ice. I drove over with my John Deere 1025R wearing a set of zinc-plated tire chains for lawn tractors, and I was up the same hill … Read more
After spending three months on trails, in deserts, and in our shop testing 8 different setups, I can tell you that the best beadlock wheels are not all built the same. Some are forged race-ready units that shave 6 pounds per corner. Others are budget steel options that get the job done for a weekend … Read more
After 90 days of testing seat covers across three different trucks (a 2019 F-150, a 2022 Silverado, and a 2018 RAM 1500), I learned one hard truth: not all truck seat covers are built for truck life. The wrong set bunches up, blocks airbag deployment, or falls apart after a single muddy dog ride. The … Read more