Have you ever spotted those painted red and yellow dots on tires? They’re usually located on a tire’s sidewall, and if the answer is yes, you’re probably a little too close—at least while the car’s in ...

The colored dots on your tires are not a factory or shop accident. In fact, knowing how to use them can save you a lot of headaches. You've probably noticed small colored dots on your car's tires.

You have probably seen the tiny red or yellow dots on the side of a brand-new tire and figured they were just part of the packaging, or deemed them as some kind of factory paint. Most people think the ...