When purchasing tires it never hurts to know the manufacture date of the set you are putting on your vehicle. What Americans are never told is that tires have a ‘sell-by’ date and after it passes they should be destroyed. Why? Dry rot, cracking and stress on the tires infrastructure. Watch those sales on tires. It is important to know that you aren’t buying tires already past their ‘use-by’ date. ...read more
Eventually, you will have to purchase new tires for your vehicle. 16-inch and 17-inch tires are popular, but you need to make sure you choose the right size tire for your vehicle. Tires are coded with a long number on the side of the tire. This number gives you the size when you know what you are looking for. ...read more
There are a few things that you should consider before purchasing new tires for your vehicle. The biggest decision that you have to make is what type of tires you need. In order to determine that type of tire that you need you will need to know the height and width of the tire, the tire tread, and the composition of the tire. ...read more
Automobile owners all over the nation experience problems with assembling and disassembling their wheels and tires. Many are forced to turn to professionals, where they pay a great deal more than it would cost to complete the tasks on their own. ...read more
If you aren’t familiar with the terms and abbreviations used for tires sizing, you may not know what size tires are the best for your vehicle. Tires for SUV and trucks are larger than tires for cars. If you travel a lot, you will need different tires than if you are casual driver and only go driving a short distance. ...read more
When restoring an antique or older style motorcycle it is important to obtain as many original parts as possible. This is true even of the tires. There are many places one can shop to find original motorcycle tires, but the price may be a little high is some locations. ...read more
As a vehicle owner you may have experienced changing out a flat tire with the spare. You need to put the flat tire back on the tire rack or put a new spare tire back on the rack to replace the old one. If this is not done right you run the risk of the tire falling off while driving and hitting a vehicle behind you. ...read more
Part of maintaining a car involves the occasional replacement of its tires. However not all tires fit all cars, and the wrong tires can wear out quickly or reduce your vehicle's gas mileage. There are a number of factors that are involved in deciding what set of new tires to buy for a vehicle, including terrain, climate, load capacity and size. ...read more
A tire with a leak can leave you stranded on the side of the road filled with frustration. A nail or some other object in the road could have done the damage. The good news is you can fix the tire yourself with the need to spend money a tire shop. ...read more
If you are about to purchase new tires and rims for your vehicle, you may be asked whether you prefer alloy or steel rims. Before you decide, it is best to do some research to help you determine the differences between the two so that you can make an informed decision. ...read more
Tires ratings are important for correct matching and vehicle safety. All tires have ratings that can be found on the sidewall of the tires. Learning how to read the ratings and what they mean will aid in buying the correct tire for a vehicle. ...read more
With advancements, it is moderately easy to change the snow tires on your car yourself. Snow tires have been developed with state-of-the-art technology, making your car easier to handle and safer to drive in poor weather conditions. Remember to check the tire's pressure in the morning when the outdoor temperature is lower. ...read more
Tires do not last forever. There is a common need to replace them. Depending on how often it is used, a trailer needs replacement tires from time to time. Choosing a replacement tire or tires for a trailer is not complicated, but it does require some research. ...read more
Purchasing tires for trucks can be a challenge, as well as expensive. One of the considerations that you need to put into your purchase of truck tires is load rating. This is how much weight a tire can support safely. It is important to know the load rating of a tire prior to the purchase and to buy according to that specification. ...read more
If you are in the market to purchase a new set of tires, your first stop should be online. There is no middle-man when it comes to making online purchases. Comparing prices will help you get the best tire deals available on the world wide web. ...read more
