We all know tires are made from rubber, but did you know that rubber can rot like wood? Here's why tire dry rot happens and how to stop it in its tracks.

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 ...

My father is notoriously frugal, and I tell him he should replace his old dry-rotted tires even though they still have plenty of tread. Can you please explain why I'm right? I think our dads might be ...

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 ...