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TCC's Frugal Shopper ALERT: If you drive a small, aging econocar—or even a mid-size sedan—and have been thinking about new tires, get them now, because several weeks from now you might be paying $20 or $30 more for a set.

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Last month the federal government imposed a controversial new 35-percent tire tariff on passenger car and light-truck tires imported from China. The tire industry—including a number of retailers—had been opposing the tariff and predicted that prices will rise as a result-at an inopportune time, with affordable tires most affected at a time when owners can't afford the extra cost.

The tariff was heavily influenced by...

You’ve probably already heard about how the U.S. will impose a controversial new 35-percent tariff on car and light-truck tires imported from China. Before they changed the topic to more important topics—like Kanye West—the talking heads on cable news sparred over whether the move will be good or bad for the economy in the end, and as they did we thought we’d bring you some straightforward information on how to make sure you’re buying American the next time you’re in the market for rubber.

Aside from looking for the simple “Made In” information on the sidewall, which most tires we looked at had, the best advice is to look at the first two...

The drive for greater mileage often focuses on making engines and gearboxes more efficient, but we often overlook one of the most important areas where savings can be made - the tires. Most of us know that tires that are low on pressure will reduce mileage, and while this is one of the simpler things to monitor there are even better ways to improve mileage through your tires according to Michelin.

The tire giant has just revealed a new product called the Energy Saver A/S Tire, which it claims will give your vehicle up to 8% better mileage figures than other tires in the Energy Saver A/S Tire's class. The new tire from Michelin uses...