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There are significant performance differences among tire brands and models, particularly in grip and tread life, based on Consumer Reports’ extensive tire testing. “The best tires shine for ...

One of the methods Consumer Reports uses to test handheld vacuums ... and seeing how long it takes. The best handheld vacuums are able to pick up debris without scattering it and easily lift ...

All the canister vacuums we test at Consumer Reports do a terrific job cleaning ... canister vacuums and determine which ones are the best. You can also browse our full canister vacuum ratings ...

(Another key step: hiring a good roofing contractor.) Consumer Reports’ comprehensive testing reveals that the best roofing shingles can be more than twice as strong as the competition.

common factors among the top-rated riding lawn mowers in Consumer Reports’ tests are strong mulching performance, cutting evenness, and a smooth-handling ride. But which riding mower is best for ...

You’ll see more than 40 brands represented in Consumer Reports’ toaster ratings ... the traditional pop-up style toaster is still best. Our tests have found that few toaster ovens excel ...

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