Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Unlike the organic fungus that eats away at wood and organic materials, tire dry rot is a chemical breakdown that manifests as ...

Q: I recently went to Florida to visit my 90-year-old uncle. Although he doesn't drive, he has a 2008 Toyota Camry with 12,000 miles on it. The car is used by his caretaker to run errands and take him ...

Q: I recently put some air in my tires at a gas station. About 2 or 3 tablespoons of water went into the first tire I filled. Should I have the tire taken off the rim to remove the water? — J.K., ...

Q: I recently had some minor work done on my 1999 Plymouth Voyager at a franchise tire store and asked for the free tire rotation promised when one buys tires there. I got a call telling me that my ...

Knowing when a tire has crossed the line from worn to dangerous is not guesswork, it is a matter of clear, measurable red flags. I focus here on five specific warning signs that safety engineers and ...