The tire digest
If you keep in mind a few rules, make regular checks and carry out simple mesures, your tire will remain in good condition for a long time. This particularly involves keeping an eye on the pressure, checking for wear and storing tires properly.
Also bear in mind that it is always better to fit new tires (or the least worn) on the rear wheels.
Although it looks quite simple, a tire is a complex combination of many materials able to perform a variety of functions. Its sophisticated architecture is the result of a highly-specialized manufacturing process.